Flag of Rwanda
The flag of Rwanda has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are light blue, yellow and green. On it: a sun. The current design dates from 2001. Rwanda is in Africa, and its capital is Kigali. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Kigali |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 14.3 million |
| Area | 26,338 km² |
| Currency | Rwandan franc |
| Colors | light blue, yellow and green |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 2001 |
Which one is the flag of Rwanda?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Gabon
Burundi
UgandaFlags of the neighbors
DR Congo
TanzaniaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Rwanda?
Light blue, yellow and green. The flag of Rwanda has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Rwanda?
Kigali.
Which flags look like the flag of Rwanda?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Gabon, Burundi, Uganda.
When was the flag of Rwanda adopted?
The current design has been in use since 2001.
What is the population of Rwanda?
About 14.3 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 26,338 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.