Flag of Yemen
The flag of Yemen has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are red, white and black. The current design dates from 1990. Yemen is in Asia, and its capital is Sanaa. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Sanaa |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 40.6 million |
| Area | 527,968 km² |
| Currency | Yemeni rial |
| Colors | red, white and black |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1990 |
Sanaa is the constitutional capital; the internationally recognized government has worked from Aden since 2015.
Which one is the flag of Yemen?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Iraq
Egypt
SudanFlags of the neighbors
Oman
Saudi ArabiaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Yemen?
Red, white and black. The flag of Yemen has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Yemen?
Sanaa. Sanaa is the constitutional capital; the internationally recognized government has worked from Aden since 2015.
Which flags look like the flag of Yemen?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Iraq, Egypt, Sudan.
When was the flag of Yemen adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1990.
What is the population of Yemen?
About 40.6 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 527,968 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.