Flag of Zambia
The flag of Zambia has a design all of its own. Its colors are green, orange, red and black. On it: an animal. The current design dates from 1996. Zambia is in Africa, and its capital is Lusaka. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Lusaka |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 21.3 million |
| Area | 752,612 km² |
| Currency | Zambian kwacha |
| Colors | green, orange, red and black |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1996 |
Which one is the flag of Zambia?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Nigeria
Malawi
ZimbabweFlags of the neighbors
Angola
Botswana
DR Congo
Mozambique
Namibia
TanzaniaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Zambia?
Green, orange, red and black. The flag of Zambia has a design all of its own.
What is the capital of Zambia?
Lusaka.
Which flags look like the flag of Zambia?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Nigeria, Malawi, Zimbabwe.
When was the flag of Zambia adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1996.
What is the population of Zambia?
About 21.3 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 752,612 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.