Flags of Africa

Flag of Tunisia

The flag of Tunisia is a single-colored field with an emblem. Its colors are red and white. On it: a disc, a crescent and a star. The current design dates from 1827. Tunisia is in Africa, and its capital is Tunis. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.

Flag of Tunisia

Facts at a glance

CapitalTunis
ContinentAfrica
Population12.3 million
Area163,610 km²
CurrencyTunisian dinar
Colorsred and white
Proportions2:3
In use since1827

Which one is the flag of Tunisia?

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 Tunisia?
Red and white. The flag of Tunisia is a single-colored field with an emblem.
What is the capital of Tunisia?
Tunis.
Which flags look like the flag of Tunisia?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Turkey, Morocco, Mauritania.
When was the flag of Tunisia adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1827.
What is the population of Tunisia?
About 12.3 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 163,610 km².

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