Flag of Tonga
The flag of Tonga has a canton, a rectangle in the upper corner by the pole. Its colors are red and white. On it: a cross. The current design dates from 1875. Tonga is in Oceania, and its capital is Nukuʻalofa. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Nukuʻalofa |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Population | 104,200 |
| Area | 747 km² |
| Currency | Tongan paʻanga |
| Colors | red and white |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 1875 |
Which one is the flag of Tonga?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Samoa
Nauru
KiribatiWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Tonga?
Red and white. The flag of Tonga has a canton, a rectangle in the upper corner by the pole.
What is the capital of Tonga?
Nukuʻalofa.
Which flags look like the flag of Tonga?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Samoa, Nauru, Kiribati.
When was the flag of Tonga adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1875.
What is the population of Tonga?
About 104,200 (World Bank, 2024). Area: 747 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.