Flag of Somalia
The flag of Somalia is a single-colored field with an emblem. Its colors are light blue and white. On it: a star. The current design dates from 1954. Somalia is in Africa, and its capital is Mogadishu. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Mogadishu |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 19 million |
| Area | 637,657 km² |
| Currency | Somali shilling |
| Colors | light blue and white |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1954 |
Which one is the flag of Somalia?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Djibouti
Micronesia
MoroccoFlags of the neighbors
Ethiopia
KenyaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Somalia?
Light blue and white. The flag of Somalia is a single-colored field with an emblem.
What is the capital of Somalia?
Mogadishu.
Which flags look like the flag of Somalia?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Djibouti, Micronesia, Morocco.
When was the flag of Somalia adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1954.
What is the population of Somalia?
About 19 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 637,657 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.