Flag of Poland
The flag of Poland has two horizontal stripes. Its colors are white and red. The current design dates from 1919. Poland is in Europe, and its capital is Warsaw. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Warsaw |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 36.6 million |
| Area | 312,679 km² |
| Currency | Polish złoty |
| Colors | white and red |
| Proportions | 5:8 |
| In use since | 1919 |
Which one is the flag of Poland?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Indonesia
Monaco
AustriaQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I lie on the Baltic, and my land is mostly flat.
- After 1945 my borders were shifted hundreds of kilometers to the west.
- For over a hundred years I disappeared from the map entirely.
- The largest medieval castle in Europe stands on my land.
- My capital is called Warsaw.
Flags of the neighbors
Belarus
Czechia
Germany
Lithuania
Russia
Slovakia
UkraineWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Poland?
White and red. The flag of Poland has two horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Poland?
Warsaw.
Which flags look like the flag of Poland?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Indonesia, Monaco, Austria.
When was the flag of Poland adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1919.
What is the population of Poland?
About 36.6 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 312,679 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.