Flag of Tuvalu
The flag of Tuvalu has a canton, a rectangle in the upper corner by the pole. Its colors are light blue, red, white, blue and yellow. On it: the Union Jack and a star. The current design dates from 1997. Tuvalu is in Oceania, and its capital is Funafuti. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Funafuti |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Population | 9,600 |
| Area | 26 km² |
| Currency | Australian dollar, Tuvaluan dollar |
| Colors | light blue, red, white, blue and yellow |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 1997 |
Which one is the flag of Tuvalu?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Fiji
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New ZealandWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Tuvalu?
Light blue, red, white, blue and yellow. The flag of Tuvalu has a canton, a rectangle in the upper corner by the pole.
What is the capital of Tuvalu?
Funafuti.
Which flags look like the flag of Tuvalu?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Fiji, Australia, New Zealand.
When was the flag of Tuvalu adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1997.
What is the population of Tuvalu?
About 9,600 (World Bank, 2024). Area: 26 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.