Flag of the United Arab Emirates
The flag of the United Arab Emirates has a design all of its own. Its colors are red, green, white and black. The current design dates from 1971. United Arab Emirates is in Asia, and its capital is Abu Dhabi. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 11 million |
| Area | 83,600 km² |
| Currency | United Arab Emirates dirham |
| Colors | red, green, white and black |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 1971 |
Which one is the flag of the United Arab Emirates?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Kuwait
Jordan
IraqFlags of the neighbors
Oman
Saudi ArabiaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of the United Arab Emirates?
Red, green, white and black. The flag of the United Arab Emirates has a design all of its own.
What is the capital of the United Arab Emirates?
Abu Dhabi.
Which flags look like the flag of the United Arab Emirates?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq.
When was the flag of the United Arab Emirates adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1971.
What is the population of the United Arab Emirates?
About 11 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 83,600 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.