Flags of Oceania

Flag of Nauru

The flag of Nauru has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are blue, yellow and white. On it: a star. The current design dates from 1968. Nauru is in Oceania, and its capital is Yaren. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.

Flag of Nauru

Facts at a glance

CapitalYaren
ContinentOceania
Population11,900
Area21 km²
CurrencyAustralian dollar
Colorsblue, yellow and white
Proportions1:2
In use since1968

Nauru has no official capital; government offices sit in the Yaren District.

Which one is the flag of Nauru?

Flags people mix up with this one

These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.

What people also ask

What colors are on the flag of Nauru?
Blue, yellow and white. The flag of Nauru has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Nauru?
Yaren. Nauru has no official capital; government offices sit in the Yaren District.
Which flags look like the flag of Nauru?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia.
When was the flag of Nauru adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1968.
What is the population of Nauru?
About 11,900 (World Bank, 2024). Area: 21 km².

Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.