Flag of the Netherlands
The flag of the Netherlands has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are red, white and blue. The current design dates from 1937. Netherlands is in Europe, and its capital is Amsterdam. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 18 million |
| Area | 41,850 km² |
| Currency | Euro |
| Colors | red, white and blue |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1937 |
Amsterdam is the capital; government and parliament sit in The Hague.
Which one is the flag of the Netherlands?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Luxembourg
France
RussiaQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- About a quarter of my area lies below sea level.
- There are more bicycles than residents here.
- My dikes and storm barriers are considered masterpieces of engineering.
- My government sits in The Hague, which is not my capital.
- My capital is called Amsterdam.
Flags of the neighbors
Belgium
GermanyWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of the Netherlands?
Red, white and blue. The flag of the Netherlands has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of the Netherlands?
Amsterdam. Amsterdam is the capital; government and parliament sit in The Hague.
Which flags look like the flag of the Netherlands?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Luxembourg, France, Russia.
When was the flag of the Netherlands adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1937.
What is the population of the Netherlands?
About 18 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 41,850 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.