Flag of Papua New Guinea
The flag of Papua New Guinea is divided diagonally. Its colors are black, red, yellow and white. On it: a star and an animal. The current design dates from 1971. Papua New Guinea is in Oceania, and its capital is Port Moresby. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Port Moresby |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Population | 10.6 million |
| Area | 462,840 km² |
| Currency | Papua New Guinean kina |
| Colors | black, red, yellow and white |
| Proportions | 3:4 |
| In use since | 1971 |
Which one is the flag of Papua New Guinea?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Solomon Islands
Vanuatu
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What colors are on the flag of Papua New Guinea?
Black, red, yellow and white. The flag of Papua New Guinea is divided diagonally.
What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?
Port Moresby.
Which flags look like the flag of Papua New Guinea?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji.
When was the flag of Papua New Guinea adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1971.
What is the population of Papua New Guinea?
About 10.6 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 462,840 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.