🌍 African Flags Quiz
Discover all 54 country flags of Africa
The Colorful Flags of Africa
Africa, with 54 sovereign states, is the continent with the most countries. African flags are known for their vibrant colors and symbolic meaning. Green, yellow, red, and black dominate — colors that often represent nature, natural resources, the struggle for freedom, and the African people.
The Pan-African colors (red, yellow, green) were inspired by the Ethiopian flag, the only African country that was never colonized. This color combination appears in numerous African flags such as Ghana, Mali, Guinea, and Cameroon.
Symbolism of African Flags
- Green: Agriculture, nature, hope, and fertility
- Yellow/Gold: Natural resources, minerals, sun, and wealth
- Red: Blood of freedom fighters, independence struggles
- Black: The African people and their dignity
- Stars: Often number of provinces or unity
Regions and Their Flag Styles
North Africa: Arab-influenced countries like Egypt, Algeria, and Libya often use Pan-Arab colors (red, white, black, green) with Islamic symbols such as the crescent and star.
West Africa: Former French colonies like Senegal, Mali, and Guinea frequently display vertical tricolors in Pan-African colors.
East Africa: Countries like Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda often combine Pan-African colors with central emblems or coats of arms representing local culture and history.
Southern Africa: The South African flag is one of the youngest (1994) and symbolizes the unification of different population groups with its Y-design.
Test Your Africa Knowledge!
Can you identify all 54 African country flags? Challenge accepted?
🚩 Go to Flag QuizFrequently Asked Questions
How many countries does Africa have?
Africa has 54 recognized sovereign states — more than any other continent.
What are Pan-African colors?
Red, yellow/gold, and green — inspired by the Ethiopian flag. They symbolize African independence movements and unity.
Which African flag is the most complex?
The flag of South Africa, with its unique Y-design and six colors, is considered one of the most visually complex.
All 54 African Countries
- 🇩🇿 Algeria
- 🇦🇴 Angola
- 🇧🇯 Benin
- 🇧🇼 Botswana
- 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
- 🇧🇮 Burundi
- 🇨🇻 Cape Verde
- 🇨🇲 Cameroon
- 🇨🇫 Central African Republic
- 🇹🇩 Chad
- 🇰🇲 Comoros
- 🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo
- 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
- 🇩🇯 Djibouti
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea
- 🇪🇷 Eritrea
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- 🇬🇦 Gabon
- 🇬🇲 Gambia
- 🇬🇭 Ghana
- 🇬🇳 Guinea
- 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau
- 🇰🇪 Kenya
- 🇱🇸 Lesotho
- 🇱🇷 Liberia
- 🇱🇾 Libya
- 🇲🇬 Madagascar
- 🇲🇼 Malawi
- 🇲🇱 Mali
- 🇲🇷 Mauritania
- 🇲🇺 Mauritius
- 🇲🇦 Morocco
- 🇲🇿 Mozambique
- 🇳🇦 Namibia
- 🇳🇪 Niger
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- 🇷🇼 Rwanda
- 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe
- 🇸🇳 Senegal
- 🇸🇨 Seychelles
- 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
- 🇸🇴 Somalia
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- 🇸🇸 South Sudan
- 🇸🇩 Sudan
- 🇹🇿 Tanzania
- 🇹🇬 Togo
- 🇹🇳 Tunisia
- 🇺🇬 Uganda
- 🇿🇲 Zambia
- 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe