54 African Flags Quiz (10s)

[B] Nigeria | Two equal vertical stripes of green that cradle a white center; the green speaks of fertile land and agricultural wealth, while the white pledges peace and unity.

[A] Liberia | Eleven red-and-white stripes frame a lone white star on a dark blue square; the stripes recall the signers of independence, the star is the “Lone Star” of freedom and the blue the African continent’s first republic.

[C] Central African Republic | Four horizontal stripes and a vertical red stripe unite under a yellow star; the colors salute both France and pan-African ideals, while the star guides the country toward a peaceful future.

[B] Ethiopia | Three equal bands of green, yellow, and red surround a central blue disk bearing a yellow star and rays; the tri-color banner birthed pan-African symbolism, and the star proclaims the equality of all nations and nationalities.

[D] São Tomé and Príncipe | A red triangle at the hoist and three horizontal stripes of green, yellow, and green carry two black stars; the stars stand for the two main islands, and green-yellow-red echo pan-African solidarity.

[D] Seychelles | A dynamic radiating pattern of five colors starts at the lower hoist and spreads like a sunburst; the oblique stripes symbolize a young nation moving forward in unity while embracing its oceanic heritage.

[A] Egypt | Three horizontal stripes topped by the golden Eagle of Saladin; the red recalls the struggle against colonialism, the white purity of heart, and the black the end of oppression, while the eagle guards sovereignty.

[B] DR Congo | A sky-blue field crossed by a diagonal red stripe framed in yellow, with a yellow star in the upper hoist; the star lights the path to a radiant future, and the colors proclaim peace, blood of martyrs, and mineral wealth.

[D] Gabon | Horizontal bands of green, yellow, and blue; green is the equatorial forest, yellow the sun and resources, and blue the Atlantic that links Gabon to the world.

[C] Botswana | A light-blue field sliced by a black-edged white stripe; the blue is water and rain, the black and white stripes symbolize racial harmony and the stripes themselves evoke the zebra, national animal and emblem of balance.

[A] Eswatini | A wide Nguni shield and two spears lie on horizontal stripes of blue, yellow, and red; the shield defends royal authority, blue is peace, yellow mineral wealth, and red the past battles of the Swazi.

[D] Djibouti | Two equal horizontal bands of light blue and light green with a white isosceles triangle bearing a red star; the star of unity stands where sky, earth, and sea meet at the mouth of the Red Sea.

[B] Tanzania | A green triangle at the hoist and a blue triangle at the fly split by a black diagonal edged in yellow; green is the land, yellow minerals, black the people, and blue the Indian Ocean.

[C] Republic of the Congo | A diagonal yellow band divides green above and red below; the pan-African palette celebrates agriculture (green), friendship (yellow), and the blood of liberation (red).

[D] Namibia | A diagonal red stripe edged in white and a wide green stripe edged in white cut across a blue field bearing a golden sun; the sun promises life and energy, while the diagonal design evokes the country’s forward motion.

[B] South Africa | A “Y” of green separates black, yellow, and red from white-edged blue and red; the convergence of colors and shapes embodies the nation’s diversity merging into a single democratic path.

[A] Kenya | Horizontal black, red, and green stripes edged in white carry a Maasai shield and crossed spears; the colors honor the people, blood of freedom, and natural wealth, while the shield guards sovereignty.

[B] Sudan | Horizontal red, white, black, and green stripes; red is struggle, white peace, black the people, and green agriculture and Islam, reflecting pan-Arab and pan-African identities.

[C] Uganda | Six horizontal stripes of black, yellow, and red repeat, crowned by the grey-crowned crane; the bird strides forward on one leg, symbolizing the nation’s progress toward a bright future.

[B] Algeria | Two vertical halves of green and white carry a red crescent and star; green is Islam, white purity, and the crescent and star faith and the light of independence.

[A] Lesotho | Three horizontal stripes of blue, white, and green with a black mokorotlo (Basotho hat) at center; the hat is a national symbol of identity, blue is sky and rain, white peace, and green prosperity.

[C] Sierra Leone | Three horizontal stripes of green, white, and blue; green the land and agriculture, white justice, and blue the natural harbor of Freetown and the hope of peace.

[C] Libya | Three horizontal stripes of red, black, and green with a white crescent and star on the black band; red recalls the blood of martyrs, black the dark days of colonialism, and green the future and Islam.

[D] Guinea-Bissau | A vertical red stripe at the hoist bearing a black star, and horizontal yellow and green stripes; the star is African freedom, yellow the sun, and green the forests and hope.

[B] Morocco | A red field centered by a green pentagram; red is bravery and hardiness, while the green five-pointed “Seal of Solomon” links the monarchy, faith, and the unity of the people.

[A] Angola | Two horizontal bands of red and black with a yellow machete, gear wheel, and star; red is blood of liberation, black the continent, the machete and gear worker-peasant alliance, the star socialist progress.

[B] Mozambique | A green triangle at the hoist and three horizontal stripes of black, yellow, and white with a red triangle edged in white; the stripes carry symbols of an AK-47, hoe, book, and star for defense, agriculture, education, and Marxist ideals.

[A] Ghana | Three horizontal stripes of red, yellow, and green with a black star in the center; Ghana’s flag launched pan-African colors worldwide, and the star is the “lodestar of African freedom.”

[B] Madagascar | A white vertical stripe at the hoist and two horizontal stripes of red and green; the colors derive from the historic Merina kingdom and express the island’s Malagasy identity and sovereignty.

[B] Côte d'Ivoire | Three equal vertical stripes of orange, white, and green; orange the savanna, white peace, and green the dense southern forests, together symbolizing national harmony.

[D] Mauritius | Four horizontal stripes of red, blue, yellow, and green; red independence, blue the Indian Ocean, yellow the bright future, and green the lush vegetation.

[C] Eritrea | A red isosceles triangle bearing a gold olive branch wreath and olive branch, flanked by green and blue; the wreath is peace and dignity, green agriculture, blue the sea, and red the blood of liberation.

[B] Cameroon | Three vertical stripes of green, red, and yellow with a central yellow star; green the south’s forests, red unity, yellow the savanna and sun, the star the hope of all ten regions.

[A] Niger | Three horizontal orange, white, and green stripes with an orange circle in the center; orange the Sahara, white purity, green hope and fertile zones, and the circle the sun or independence day.

[B] Mali | Three vertical stripes of green, yellow, and red; green the fertility of the land, yellow purity and mineral wealth, and red the blood shed for independence.

[C] Mauritania | A green field with a golden horizontal crescent and star above; green is Islam, the crescent and star faith and progress, and since 2017 the red stripes added honor the blood of martyrs.

[D] Equatorial Guinea | Three horizontal stripes of green, white, and red with a blue triangle at the hoist bearing the national coat of arms; green the jungle, white peace, red the struggle, and blue the sea linking the mainland and islands.

[B] Burkina Faso | Two horizontal stripes of red and green with a yellow five-pointed star; red revolution, green the abundance of natural resources, and the star the guiding light of the revolution.

[A] Malawi | Three horizontal stripes of black, red, and green with a red rising sun in the black stripe; black the people, red blood of martyrs, green the land, and the sun a new dawn of freedom.

[C] Zambia | A green field with an orange eagle flying over three vertical stripes of red, black, and orange; green is nature, red freedom struggle, black the people, orange mineral wealth, and the eagle the ability to rise above challenges.

[B] Chad | Three vertical stripes of blue, yellow, and red; blue sky and hope, yellow the sun and desert, red progress and sacrifice, colors shared with pan-African ideals.

[D] Somalia | A sky-blue field with a single white five-pointed star; the blue is the UN that helped independence, and the star’s five points stand for the regions where Somalis live.

[A] Senegal | Three vertical stripes of green, yellow, and red with a green star; green Islam and hope, yellow arts and wealth, red life and sacrifice, the star “espoir” – hope for an open, tolerant nation.

[A] Zimbabwe | Seven horizontal stripes of green, yellow, red, black, red, yellow, and green with a white-edged black triangle bearing a red star and the Zimbabwe Bird; the bird is a national icon, the star socialism, and the stripes the country’s landscape and people.

[D] Comoros | Four horizontal stripes of yellow, white, red, and blue with a green isosceles triangle bearing a white crescent and four white stars; the stars are the four islands and the crescent Islam, the green agriculture.

[D] Cabo Verde | A circle of ten yellow five-pointed stars on a field of blue with a horizontal stripe of white, red, and white; the stars are the islands in the Atlantic, and the stripes the road to national construction.

[A] Guinea | Three vertical stripes of red, yellow, and green; red blood of martyrs, yellow the sun and riches, green the vegetation and hope of Africa.

[C] Benin | A vertical green stripe at the hoist and horizontal yellow and red stripes; green the hope, yellow the wealth, red the courage of ancestors.

[A] Rwanda | Three horizontal stripes of sky blue, yellow, and green with a yellow sun in the upper right; blue peace and happiness, yellow economic development, green prosperity, and the sun enlightenment.

[A] Burundi | A white saltire dividing red and green quarters with a white disk bearing three red six-pointed stars outlined in green; the stars are the national motto “Unity, Work, Progress” and the three ethnic groups.

[C] Tunisia | A red field with a white circle bearing a red crescent and star; red the blood of martyrs, the crescent and star traditional symbols of Islam and the Ottoman legacy.

[B] South Sudan | Horizontal black, red, and green stripes separated by white lines, with a blue triangle bearing a yellow star; black the people, red blood, green land, white peace, and the star guides the nation.

[C] Togo | Five alternating horizontal stripes of green and yellow with a red square at the hoist bearing a white five-pointed star; the star is hope, green agriculture, yellow mineral wealth, red blood of martyrs, and the stripes the five regions.

[D] Gambia | Three horizontal stripes of red, blue, and green separated by narrow white stripes; red the sun, blue the Gambia River that bisects the nation, green the land and forests, white peace and unity.