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Flag of Singapore

The flag of Singapore has two horizontal stripes. Its colors are red and white. On it: a crescent and a star. The current design dates from 1965. Singapore is in Asia, and its capital is Singapore. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.

Flag of Singapore

Facts at a glance

CapitalSingapore
ContinentAsia
Population6 million
Area710 km²
CurrencySingapore dollar
Colorsred and white
Proportions2:3
In use since1965

Which one is the flag of Singapore?

Flags people mix up with this one

These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.

What people also ask

What colors are on the flag of Singapore?
Red and white. The flag of Singapore has two horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Singapore?
Singapore.
Which flags look like the flag of Singapore?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Indonesia, Poland, Monaco.
When was the flag of Singapore adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1965.
What is the population of Singapore?
About 6 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 710 km².

Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.