Flag of New Zealand
The flag of New Zealand has a canton, a rectangle in the upper corner by the pole. Its colors are blue, red and white. On it: the Union Jack and a star. The current design dates from 1902. New Zealand is in Oceania, and its capital is Wellington. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Wellington |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Population | 5.3 million |
| Area | 270,467 km² |
| Currency | New Zealand dollar |
| Colors | blue, red and white |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 1902 |
Which one is the flag of New Zealand?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Australia
Fiji
TuvaluQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I am an island nation in the southern hemisphere.
- More sheep live here than people.
- My indigenous people call me Aotearoa.
- In 1893 I was the first country with universal suffrage for women.
- My capital is called Wellington.
What people also ask
What colors are on the flag of New Zealand?
Blue, red and white. The flag of New Zealand has a canton, a rectangle in the upper corner by the pole.
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Wellington.
Which flags look like the flag of New Zealand?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Australia, Fiji, Tuvalu.
When was the flag of New Zealand adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1902.
What is the population of New Zealand?
About 5.3 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 270,467 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.