Flag of Sierra Leone
The flag of Sierra Leone has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are green, white and blue. The current design dates from 1961. Sierra Leone is in Africa, and its capital is Freetown. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Freetown |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 8.6 million |
| Area | 71,740 km² |
| Currency | Sierra Leonean leone |
| Colors | green, white and blue |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1961 |
Which one is the flag of Sierra Leone?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Ivory Coast
Nigeria
GuineaFlags of the neighbors
LiberiaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Sierra Leone?
Green, white and blue. The flag of Sierra Leone has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Sierra Leone?
Freetown.
Which flags look like the flag of Sierra Leone?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Guinea.
When was the flag of Sierra Leone adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1961.
What is the population of Sierra Leone?
About 8.6 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 71,740 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.