Flag of the United States
The flag of the United States has thirteen horizontal stripes. Its colors are red, white and blue. On it: a star. The current design dates from 1960. United States is in North America, and its capital is Washington, D.C.. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Washington, D.C. |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 340 million |
| Area | 9,372,610 km² |
| Currency | United States dollar |
| Colors | red, white and blue |
| Proportions | 10:19 |
| In use since | 1960 |
Which one is the flag of the United States?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Liberia
Malaysia
ChileFlags of the neighbors
Canada
MexicoWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of the United States?
Red, white and blue. The flag of the United States has thirteen horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C..
Which flags look like the flag of the United States?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Liberia, Malaysia, Chile.
When was the flag of the United States adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1960.
What is the population of the United States?
About 340 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 9,372,610 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.