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Flag of Togo

The flag of Togo has five horizontal stripes. Its colors are green, yellow, red and white. On it: a star. The current design dates from 1960. Togo is in Africa, and its capital is Lomé. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.

Flag of Togo

Facts at a glance

CapitalLomé
ContinentAfrica
Population8.4 million
Area56,785 km²
CurrencyWest African CFA franc
Colorsgreen, yellow, red and white
Proportions3:5
In use since1960

Which one is the flag of Togo?

Flags people mix up with this one

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

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What people also ask

What colors are on the flag of Togo?
Green, yellow, red and white. The flag of Togo has five horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Togo?
Lomé.
Which flags look like the flag of Togo?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Liberia, Ghana, Senegal.
When was the flag of Togo adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1960.
What is the population of Togo?
About 8.4 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 56,785 km².

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