Flag of Zimbabwe
The flag of Zimbabwe has a triangle along the pole side. Its colors are green, yellow, red, white and black. On it: a triangle, a star and an animal. The current design dates from 1980. Zimbabwe is in Africa, and its capital is Harare. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Harare |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 16.6 million |
| Area | 390,757 km² |
| Currency | Botswana pula, Chinese yuan, Euro, British pound, Indian rupee, Japanese yen, United States dollar, South African rand, Zimbabwean bonds |
| Colors | green, yellow, red, white and black |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 1980 |
Which one is the flag of Zimbabwe?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
South Africa
Kenya
MozambiqueFlags of the neighbors
Botswana
ZambiaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Zimbabwe?
Green, yellow, red, white and black. The flag of Zimbabwe has a triangle along the pole side.
What is the capital of Zimbabwe?
Harare.
Which flags look like the flag of Zimbabwe?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with South Africa, Kenya, Mozambique.
When was the flag of Zimbabwe adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1980.
What is the population of Zimbabwe?
About 16.6 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 390,757 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.