Flag of Sudan
The flag of Sudan has a triangle along the pole side. Its colors are red, black, white and green. On it: a triangle. The current design dates from 1970. Sudan is in Africa, and its capital is Khartoum. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Khartoum |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 50.4 million |
| Area | 1,886,068 km² |
| Currency | Sudanese pound |
| Colors | red, black, white and green |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 1970 |
Which one is the flag of Sudan?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Jordan
Kuwait
EgyptFlags of the neighbors
Central African Republic
Chad
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Libya
South SudanWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Sudan?
Red, black, white and green. The flag of Sudan has a triangle along the pole side.
What is the capital of Sudan?
Khartoum.
Which flags look like the flag of Sudan?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Jordan, Kuwait, Egypt.
When was the flag of Sudan adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1970.
What is the population of Sudan?
About 50.4 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 1,886,068 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.