Flag of Senegal
The flag of Senegal has three vertical stripes. Its colors are green, yellow and red. On it: a star. The current design dates from 1960. Senegal is in Africa, and its capital is Dakar. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Dakar |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 18.5 million |
| Area | 196,722 km² |
| Currency | West African CFA franc |
| Colors | green, yellow and red |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1960 |
Which one is the flag of Senegal?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Mali
Cameroon
GuineaFlags of the neighbors
Gambia
Guinea-Bissau
MauritaniaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Senegal?
Green, yellow and red. The flag of Senegal has three vertical stripes.
What is the capital of Senegal?
Dakar.
Which flags look like the flag of Senegal?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Mali, Cameroon, Guinea.
When was the flag of Senegal adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1960.
What is the population of Senegal?
About 18.5 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 196,722 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.