Flags of the World: Identify Countries by Their Symbols

Maple leaves, dragons and green stars: can you identify countries from the symbols on their national flags?

8 questions3 minMediumKnowledge

What's inside this quiz

8 questions in the General Knowledge category, about 3 min. Here are the questions you'll answer — correct answers and explanations appear as you play.

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Which country's flag features a red maple leaf?
Which is the only national flag that is not rectangular or square?
A plain red circle on a white background is the flag of which country?
Which country's flag shows a green cedar tree between two red stripes?
Which country's flag features a white dragon?
A green five-pointed star on a red background is the flag of which country?
Which country's flag carries the motto 'Ordem e Progresso' (Order and Progress)?
Which country's flag is considered the oldest continuously used national flag?

Instructions

Read each description and choose the matching country. Explanations follow every answer.

Flags of the World: Identify Countries by Their Symbols

A maple leaf, a white dragon or a green star can point to a country, but how confidently can you match each clue to its flag? This eight-question quiz explores national flags through written descriptions of their symbols, colours, shapes and lettering. You choose the matching country from four options, then read an explanation after every answer. The challenge is not just recalling an emblem: it also asks you to notice details that separate similar designs, such as the background behind a red disc. Other questions turn to the unusual outline of Nepal's flag, the motto on Brazil's flag and the long history associated with Denmark's Dannebrog. Along the way, the explanations connect Canada's maple leaf flag with its adoption year, Lebanon's cedar with its symbolism and Bhutan's dragon with the country's nickname. Whether you enjoy identifying countries or untangling closely matched clues, this quiz offers a focused way to practise careful reading and recall while exploring the details behind these national designs.

What you will learn

Match Canada's red maple leaf, Lebanon's green cedar, Bhutan's white dragon and Morocco's green star to their countries.
Distinguish Japan's red disc on white from Bangladesh's red disc on green, and recognise Nepal's two stacked triangular pennants.
Identify Brazil's motto, “Ordem e Progresso,” and its position on a band across the flag's blue globe.
Recall that Canada adopted its maple leaf flag in 1965 and that Denmark's Dannebrog is considered the oldest continuously used national flag.

Frequently asked questions

Which national flag is neither rectangular nor square?: Nepal's flag is the only national flag identified in the quiz as neither rectangular nor square. It consists of two stacked triangular pennants.
How can I distinguish the flags of Japan and Bangladesh?: Look at the background behind the red disc: Japan's is white, while Bangladesh's is green. Japan's flag, called the Hinomaru, represents the sun.
What is the Dannebrog?: The Dannebrog is Denmark's red flag with a white cross. It has been used for centuries and is considered the oldest continuously used national flag.