Flag of Portugal
The flag of Portugal has two vertical stripes. Its colors are red, green and yellow. On it: a coat of arms or emblem. The current design dates from 1911. Portugal is in Europe, and its capital is Lisbon. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Lisbon |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 10.7 million |
| Area | 92,090 km² |
| Currency | Euro |
| Colors | red, green and yellow |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1911 |
Which one is the flag of Portugal?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Spain
Italy
BulgariaQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I lie in Europe, on the Atlantic.
- I have one single neighboring country.
- My sailors were the first to round Africa on the way to India.
- Over 200 million people speak my language, most of them in Brazil.
- My capital is called Lisbon.
Flags of the neighbors
What people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Portugal?
Red, green and yellow. The flag of Portugal has two vertical stripes.
What is the capital of Portugal?
Lisbon.
Which flags look like the flag of Portugal?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Spain, Italy, Bulgaria.
When was the flag of Portugal adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1911.
What is the population of Portugal?
About 10.7 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 92,090 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.