Flag of the United Kingdom
The flag of the United Kingdom shows a cross. Its colors are red, white and blue. On it: the Union Jack. The current design dates from 1801. United Kingdom is in Europe, and its capital is London. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | London |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 69.3 million |
| Area | 242,900 km² |
| Currency | British pound |
| Colors | red, white and blue |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 1801 |
Which one is the flag of the United Kingdom?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
New Zealand
Fiji
AustraliaQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I have exactly one land border, and it runs across an island.
- The prime meridian runs through me, and the world sets its clocks by it.
- In 2020 I left the European Union.
- My parliament meets in the Palace of Westminster.
- My capital is called London.
Flags of the neighbors
IrelandWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of the United Kingdom?
Red, white and blue. The flag of the United Kingdom shows a cross.
What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
London.
Which flags look like the flag of the United Kingdom?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with New Zealand, Fiji, Australia.
When was the flag of the United Kingdom adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1801.
What is the population of the United Kingdom?
About 69.3 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 242,900 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.