Flag of Spain
The flag of Spain has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are red and yellow. On it: a coat of arms or emblem and writing. The current design dates from 1981. Spain is in Europe, and its capital is Madrid. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Madrid |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 48.8 million |
| Area | 505,992 km² |
| Currency | Euro |
| Colors | red and yellow |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1981 |
Which one is the flag of Spain?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Colombia
Ecuador
VenezuelaQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I lie on a peninsula in the southwest of Europe.
- I have islands in the Mediterranean and in the Atlantic.
- Two of my cities sit on the African mainland.
- A tomato fight and a run with bulls are among my best-known festivals.
- My capital is called Madrid.
Flags of the neighbors
Andorra
France
Portugal
MoroccoWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Spain?
Red and yellow. The flag of Spain has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Spain?
Madrid.
Which flags look like the flag of Spain?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.
When was the flag of Spain adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1981.
What is the population of Spain?
About 48.8 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 505,992 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.