Flag of Mali
The flag of Mali has three vertical stripes. Its colors are green, yellow and red. The current design dates from 1961. Mali is in Africa, and its capital is Bamako. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Bamako |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 24.5 million |
| Area | 1,240,192 km² |
| Currency | West African CFA franc |
| Colors | green, yellow and red |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1961 |
Which one is the flag of Mali?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Guinea
Senegal
CameroonFlags of the neighbors
Algeria
Burkina Faso
Ivory Coast
Mauritania
NigerWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Mali?
Green, yellow and red. The flag of Mali has three vertical stripes.
What is the capital of Mali?
Bamako.
Which flags look like the flag of Mali?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Guinea, Senegal, Cameroon.
When was the flag of Mali adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1961.
What is the population of Mali?
About 24.5 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 1,240,192 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.