Flag of Panama
The flag of Panama is divided into quarters. Its colors are white, red and blue. On it: a star. The current design dates from 1925. Panama is in North America, and its capital is Panama 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 | Panama City |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 4.5 million |
| Area | 75,417 km² |
| Currency | Panamanian balboa, United States dollar |
| Colors | white, red and blue |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1925 |
Which one is the flag of Panama?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Costa Rica
Honduras
NicaraguaQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I lie in Central America, between two oceans.
- Since 1914 a canal has cut straight through me.
- Ships heading from the Pacific to the Atlantic travel northwest through me.
- The US dollar is legal tender here.
- My capital carries the same name as my country.
Flags of the neighbors
ColombiaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Panama?
White, red and blue. The flag of Panama is divided into quarters.
What is the capital of Panama?
Panama City.
Which flags look like the flag of Panama?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua.
When was the flag of Panama adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1925.
What is the population of Panama?
About 4.5 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 75,417 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.