Flag of Samoa
The flag of Samoa has a canton, a rectangle in the upper corner by the pole. Its colors are red, blue and white. On it: a star. The current design dates from 1949. Samoa is in Oceania, and its capital is Apia. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Apia |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Population | 218,000 |
| Area | 2,842 km² |
| Currency | Samoan tālā |
| Colors | red, blue and white |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 1949 |
Which one is the flag of Samoa?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Tonga
Nauru
KiribatiWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Samoa?
Red, blue and white. The flag of Samoa has a canton, a rectangle in the upper corner by the pole.
What is the capital of Samoa?
Apia.
Which flags look like the flag of Samoa?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Tonga, Nauru, Kiribati.
When was the flag of Samoa adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1949.
What is the population of Samoa?
About 218,000 (World Bank, 2024). Area: 2,842 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.