13 Countries With Surprisingly Similar Flags: Can You Match Each Flag Correctly?

One is a West African country known for the Sahara Desert and the Niger River, while the other is the world’s most populous country with one of the oldest civilisations.

Can you identify Niger’s flag?

These neighbouring Gulf countries share close regional ties and have played important roles in the modern history of the Arabian Peninsula.

Can you identify Qatar’s flag?

One is a Central European country known for its Alpine scenery and classical music heritage, while the other is a Baltic nation located on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea.

Can you identify Austria’s flag?

These neighbouring Nordic countries share centuries of history, cultural connections and a strong relationship with the natural environment.

Can you identify Finland’s flag?

How Did You Score?

8–10 correct: You’re a certified vexillologist (that’s the official term for a flag expert). Consider a career at the United Nations.

5–7 correct: Impressive! You clearly paid attention during the Olympics opening ceremony.

2–4 correct: You’re in good company—these flags fool professional broadcasters all the time.

0–1 correct: Time to spin the globe and start studying. On the bright side, you’ll never be more fun at trivia night.

The next time you watch an international sporting event, keep an eye on the flags in the crowd. Now that you know what to look for—a shade of blue here, a lone star there—you’ll never see them the same way again.

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