Flag of Mozambique
The flag of Mozambique has a triangle along the pole side. Its colors are yellow, green, black, red and white. On it: a triangle, a star, a weapon and a coat of arms or emblem. The current design dates from 1983. Mozambique is in Africa, and its capital is Maputo. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Maputo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 34.6 million |
| Area | 801,590 km² |
| Currency | Mozambican metical |
| Colors | yellow, green, black, red and white |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1983 |
Which one is the flag of Mozambique?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Zimbabwe
Angola
TanzaniaFlags of the neighbors
Malawi
South Africa
Eswatini
ZambiaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Mozambique?
Yellow, green, black, red and white. The flag of Mozambique has a triangle along the pole side.
What is the capital of Mozambique?
Maputo.
Which flags look like the flag of Mozambique?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Zimbabwe, Angola, Tanzania.
When was the flag of Mozambique adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1983.
What is the population of Mozambique?
About 34.6 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 801,590 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.