Sure, if you looked at a picture of the city, you could probably identify the nation. But what if you had to give a country's name based just on the design of its flag? See if you can identify these countries based on their flags or shapes by taking this quiz!
What European country stands out in this image?
Hungary
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Which nation is this?
Poland
One of the few remaining ancient woods in Europe is found in Poland’s Biaowiea Forest. Furthermore, it is one of the biggest and has around 800 European bison, which were once extinct in the wild.
One of the oldest continuously existing civilizations in the world is found in this country. It is situated along the Persian Gulf and pumps close to 4 million barrels per day, with over 100 billion barrels of oil in reserve. Which one of them is it?
Iran
The words “Allahu akbar” are inscribed in the Kufic script on the stripes that divide the colors of the Iranian flag. As a reflection of the modifications brought about by the Iranian Revolution of 1979, it was approved in 1980.
Which island nation resembles this image?
Iceland
Europe’s second-largest island is Iceland. Its name is a bit misleading, though, as it is more green than ice, whereas Greenland is the opposite.
Pakistan
The Karakoram Highway, which connects Abbottabad with Kashgar in western China, is located in Pakistan and is the highest paved road in the world. Khunjerab Pass, at 4,800 meters (or about 3 miles) above sea level, is where it rises to its highest point.
Eritrea
One of the world’s most mysterious nations is Eritrea. Although it approved a constitution and scheduled presidential elections in 1997, the constitution was never implemented, and no new president was ever chosen. It has also been shaken by famine and conflict. Since Eritrea’s declaration of independence in 1993, President Isasias Afwerki has been in charge.
Which nation does this image highlight?
Colombia
Colombia has a river called the Cano Cristales that changes hues. The “Liquid Rainbow” river bed may be red, yellow, green, blue, or black depending on the time of year you visit.
In this image, which nation is highlighted?
Syria
Syria is one of the oldest human-occupied areas in the world, as evidenced by the discovery of nearly 700,000-year-old human bones there.
This shown nation’s name begins with a B. Which is the one?
Bangladesh
On the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh is situated to the east of India. With more than 160 million people crammed into roughly 56,000 square miles, it is the nation with the densest population in the whole world.
What nation is this?
Costa Rica
If you ask for a drink in Cleveland, you’ll get a Coke, but in Costa Rica, you’ll get restaurant instructions. An establishment known as a soda provides classic Costa Rican fare including casados, patacones, and gallo pinto.
The oldest golf course in the world, kilts, and Scotch whisky (not whiskey) are all trademarks of this nation in the British Isles. What nation is it?
Scotland
The Saltire or St. Andrew’s Cross are other names for the Scottish flag. One of the oldest flags still in use today, it was originally noted in 1542.
Nadia Comăneci, who is perhaps among the most well-known residents of this Eastern European nation, became the first female gymnast to get a perfect 10 during the 1976 Olympics. Which one of them is it?
Romania
The only significant difference between the Chadian and Romanian flags is the intensity of the blue. The president of Romania at the time refused to modify the country’s flag when Chad asked the UN to look into the matter in 2004.
Millions of people go to this island nation each year to kiss the Blarney Stone, which is also the birthplace of Guinness, Shamrocks, and the Celtic cross. Which one of them is it?
Ireland
A group of French women initially sent Thomas Francis Meagher this flag in 1848 as a gift. The flag was later flown over Dublin’s General Post Office during the Easter Rising of 1916, at which point it was regarded as the nation’s flag.
This African country’s flag honors both its past and freedom. This country is highly renowned around the world for its historic stone buildings and the eccentricity of long-ago pharaohs. Can you identify it?
Egypt
Egypt’s tricolor flag features red, white, and black bands. The central white band has the golden Saladin eagle, the nation’s emblem. During the 1952 Egyptian Revolution, this country’s flag was adopted.
Which nation has this appearance?
Nicaragua
In 1990, Violeta Chamorro of Nicaragua became the first female president of the Americas.
What nation is shown in this strip?
Portugal
Portugal’s borders with Spain and the North Atlantic Ocean are depicted on the map. It makes up a sizable portion of the Iberian Peninsula’s shoreline.
This African nation’s flag’s tricolor design was influenced by France, who historically governed the region. The Gambia is surrounded by it on three sides and is situated at the westernmost tip of the continent. Which one of them is it?
Senegal
Most people agree that the green stripe signifies Islam, which is practiced by 94% of the population of Senegal. The red stripe is meant to symbolize “the color of blood, therefore the color of life and the sacrifice accepted by the nation, as well as of the strong determination to fight against underdevelopment,” while the yellow stripe is meant to symbolize “the symbol of wealth; it represents the product of work, for a nation whose main priority is the progress of economy which will allow the increase of the cultural level, the second national priority.”
Can you name the nation whose flag is seen here?
South Korea
This flag was officially adopted by the South Korean government in 1949.
Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo
This flag’s colors, blue for peace, crimson for “the blood of the country’s martyrs,” yellow for riches, and a star for the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s bright future.
Bulgaria
Bulgarians shake their heads from side to side to indicate “yes” and “no,” respectively.
Well done! You have keen geographic knowledge.
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