Flag of Saudi Arabia
The flag of Saudi Arabia is a single-colored field with an emblem. Its colors are green and white. On it: writing and a weapon. The current design dates from 1973. Saudi Arabia is in Asia, and its capital is Riyadh. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Riyadh |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 35.3 million |
| Area | 2,149,690 km² |
| Currency | Saudi riyal |
| Colors | green and white |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1973 |
Which one is the flag of Saudi Arabia?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Iraq
Mauritania
LibyaQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- Not one permanent river flows across my land.
- The largest continuous sand desert in the world lies mostly on my territory.
- Millions of pilgrims travel to me every single year.
- I carry the name of the family that rules me.
- My capital is called Riyadh.
Flags of the neighbors
Jordan
Kuwait
Oman
Qatar
United Arab Emirates
YemenWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Saudi Arabia?
Green and white. The flag of Saudi Arabia is a single-colored field with an emblem.
What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
Riyadh.
Which flags look like the flag of Saudi Arabia?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Iraq, Mauritania, Libya.
When was the flag of Saudi Arabia adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1973.
What is the population of Saudi Arabia?
About 35.3 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 2,149,690 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.