Flags of Africa

Flag of the Republic of the Congo

The flag of the Republic of the Congo is divided diagonally. Its colors are green, yellow and red. The current design dates from 1991. Republic of the Congo is in Africa, and its capital is Brazzaville. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.

Flag of the Republic of the Congo

Facts at a glance

CapitalBrazzaville
ContinentAfrica
Population6.3 million
Area342,000 km²
CurrencyCentral African CFA franc
Colorsgreen, yellow and red
Proportions2:3
In use since1991

Which one is the flag of the Republic of the Congo?

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What people also ask

What colors are on the flag of the Republic of the Congo?
Green, yellow and red. The flag of the Republic of the Congo is divided diagonally.
What is the capital of the Republic of the Congo?
Brazzaville.
When was the flag of the Republic of the Congo adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1991.
What is the population of the Republic of the Congo?
About 6.3 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 342,000 km².

Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.