Flag of Romania
The flag of Romania has three vertical stripes. Its colors are blue, yellow and red. The current design dates from 1989. Romania is in Europe, and its capital is Bucharest. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Bucharest |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 19.1 million |
| Area | 238,391 km² |
| Currency | Romanian leu |
| Colors | blue, yellow and red |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1989 |
Which one is the flag of Romania?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Belgium
Moldova
AndorraQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- The Danube forms a long stretch of my border.
- My language grew out of Latin, unlike those of my neighbors.
- The Danube ends on my coast in a huge delta.
- A region of mine called Transylvania became famous through a novel.
- My capital is called Bucharest.
Flags of the neighbors
Bulgaria
Hungary
Serbia
UkraineWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Romania?
Blue, yellow and red. The flag of Romania has three vertical stripes.
What is the capital of Romania?
Bucharest.
Which flags look like the flag of Romania?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Belgium, Moldova, Andorra.
When was the flag of Romania adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1989.
What is the population of Romania?
About 19.1 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 238,391 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.