Flag of Mexico
The flag of Mexico has three vertical stripes. Its colors are green, white and red. On it: a coat of arms or emblem and an animal. The current design dates from 1968. Mexico is in North America, and its capital is Mexico City. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Mexico City |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 130.9 million |
| Area | 1,964,375 km² |
| Currency | Mexican peso |
| Colors | green, white and red |
| Proportions | 4:7 |
| In use since | 1968 |
Which one is the flag of Mexico?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Italy
Hungary
BulgariaQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I lie in North America.
- Cocoa, corn and chili were first grown here.
- The empires of the Maya and the Aztecs lay on my territory.
- The “Día de los Muertos” is celebrated here.
- My capital stands on the bed of a dried-up lake.
Flags of the neighbors
Belize
Guatemala
United StatesWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Mexico?
Green, white and red. The flag of Mexico has three vertical stripes.
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City.
Which flags look like the flag of Mexico?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Italy, Hungary, Bulgaria.
When was the flag of Mexico adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1968.
What is the population of Mexico?
About 130.9 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 1,964,375 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.