Flag of the Maldives
The flag of the Maldives has a border around its field. Its colors are red, green and white. On it: a crescent. The current design dates from 1965. Maldives is in Asia, and its capital is Malé. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Malé |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 527,800 |
| Area | 300 km² |
| Currency | Maldivian rufiyaa |
| Colors | red, green and white |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1965 |
Which one is the flag of the Maldives?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Pakistan
Turkey
TunisiaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of the Maldives?
Red, green and white. The flag of the Maldives has a border around its field.
What is the capital of the Maldives?
Malé.
Which flags look like the flag of the Maldives?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Pakistan, Turkey, Tunisia.
When was the flag of the Maldives adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1965.
What is the population of the Maldives?
About 527,800 (World Bank, 2024). Area: 300 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.