Flag of Vietnam
The flag of Vietnam is a single-colored field with an emblem. Its colors are red and yellow. On it: a star. The current design dates from 1976. Vietnam is in Asia, and its capital is Hanoi. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Hanoi |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 101 million |
| Area | 331,212 km² |
| Currency | Vietnamese đồng |
| Colors | red and yellow |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1976 |
Which one is the flag of Vietnam?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
China
Morocco
TurkeyQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- My coast on the South China Sea is long and narrow.
- Only Brazil sells more coffee to the world than I do.
- For about 20 years I was split into a north and a south.
- My best-known bay is full of limestone towers.
- My capital is called Hanoi.
Flags of the neighbors
Cambodia
LaosWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Vietnam?
Red and yellow. The flag of Vietnam is a single-colored field with an emblem.
What is the capital of Vietnam?
Hanoi.
Which flags look like the flag of Vietnam?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with China, Morocco, Turkey.
When was the flag of Vietnam adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1976.
What is the population of Vietnam?
About 101 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 331,212 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.