The Most! Trivia Quiz

Answer: Cyprus

Cyprus: The flag of Cyprus features a white field with a copper-coloured silhouette of the island in the center as well as two olive branches. The flag is predominantly white, covering the entire background.

Japan: The flag of Japan, known as the Hinomaru, consists of a simple design of a red circle (representing the sun) on a white background. Therefore, the Japanese flag is predominantly white, with the red circle occupying the center.

South Korea: The flag of South Korea has a white background with a central emblem featuring a red and blue yin-yang symbol (Taegeuk) surrounded by four trigrams. While the emblem is colourful, the background is predominantly white.

Israel: The flag of Israel consists of two horizontal blue stripes with a centered blue Star of David (Magen David) between them on a white field. Although the flag incorporates blue prominently for the features, the white background covers a significant portion of the flag's surface.

In terms of percentage:
Cyprus - 89.7%
Japan - 81.0%
South Korea - 78.4%
Israel - 65.4%

Answer: Micronesia

Micronesia: The flag of Micronesia consists of a light blue field with four white five-pointed stars in a diamond formation. Blue is the prominent colour the flag's background, covering the entire field, while white is used for the stars.

Somalia: The flag of Somalia features a sky blue field with a white five-pointed star in the center. Blue occupies the entirety of the flag's background, with the exception of the white star in the middle.

Kazakhstan: The flag of Kazakhstan is has a solid background of sky blue, with a national emblem on the hoist side. In the middle is a golden sun with 32 rays above a soaring golden steppe eagle.

Nauru: The flag of Nauru consists of a blue field with a narrow horizontal gold stripe through the middle, and a white twelve-pointed star beneath the stripe. Blue dominates the background of the flag, covering the majority of its surface.

In terms of percentage:
Micronesia - 97.7%
Somalia - 89.1%
Kazakhstan - 90.5%
Nauru - 89.3%

Answer: Libya

Libya: The former flag of Libya, flown from 1977 to 2011, was solid green. In 2011, after Gaddafi was ousted, a new-old flag was adopted. It features a simple design of three horizontal stripes - red, black, and green - from top to bottom, with a white crescent and star centered on the black stripe. This design is reminiscent of the flag used during the Kingdom of Libya era (1951-1969).

Papua New Guinea: The flag of Papua New Guinea consists of a red and black diagonal divided field with a yellow silhouette of a bird of paradise. Black is present on the bottom-left side of the flag which is divided diagonally. The colour represents the country's people, culture, and traditions.

Angola: The flag of Angola features two horizontal bands of red and black with a centered yellow emblem consisting of a cogwheel crossed by a machete and a star. Black covers half of the flag's horizontal space, symbolizing the African continent and the country's African heritage.

Germany and Belgium: Both Germany and Belgium have similar national flags. The flag of Germany consists of three horizontal bands of black, red, and gold from top to bottom. The flag of Belgium features three vertical bands of black, yellow, and red from left to right. The black in each takes up one third of the flag.

In terms of percentage:
Papua New Guinea - 48.1%
Libya - 48.9%
Angola - 47.2%
Germany/Belgium 33.3%

Answer: Morocco

Morocco: The flag of Morocco consists of a red field with a green pentagram, which is a five-pointed star, in the center. Red covers the entire background of the flag, making it the dominant colour. The red colour traditionally symbolizes bravery, hardiness, strength, and valor.

China: The flag of China, also known as the Five-Starred Red Flag, is a red field with five golden-yellow stars in the canton. The large star represents the Communist Party of China, while the four smaller stars surrounding it symbolize the four social classes: the working class, the peasantry, the urban petite bourgeoisie, and the national bourgeoisie. Red is the dominant colour of the flag, representing the communist revolution and the bloodshed of martyrs.

Turkey: The flag of Turkey, also known as the Star and Crescent, is a red field with a white star and crescent slightly left of center. Red covers the entire background of the flag, making it the predominant colour. The colour red is associated with the blood of those who died for the independence of Turkey.

Vietnam: The flag of Vietnam is a red field with a large yellow star in the center. Red is the dominant colour of the flag, symbolizing the bloodshed and sacrifices of Vietnamese soldiers and people during the struggle for independence and freedom.

Kyrgyzstan: The flag of Kyrgyzstan features a red field with a yellow sun in the center and forty evenly spaced rays extending from the sun. Red is a prominent colour in the flag's background, symbolizing valor and bravery, as well as the courage and sacrifice of the Kyrgyz people.

In terms of percentage:
Morocco - 98.3%
China - 97.6%
Turkey - 93.8%
Vietnam - 93.2%

Answer: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: The flag of Saudi Arabia is green with a centered white Arabic inscription and a sword. Green covers the entire background of the flag, making it the dominant colour. The colour green holds significant cultural and religious importance in Islam, representing the Islamic faith.

Bangladesh: The flag of Bangladesh consists of a green field with a red circle in the center. Green, therefore, occupies the majority of the flag's surface, symbolizing the lushness and vitality of Bangladesh's landscape, as well as the country's agricultural heritage and vitality.

Zambia: The flag of Zambia features a green field with an orange-coloured eagle in flight over a rectangular block of three vertical stripes: black, red, and orange. Green covers the majority of the flag's background, representing the country's natural resources, agriculture, and lush vegetation.

Turkmenistan: The flag of Turkmenistan features a green field with a vertical stripe of red on the hoist side and five carpet guls (traditional motifs) in the fly side. It also has a small crescent and five small stars. Green is the dominant colour of the flag's background, symbolizing the country's agriculture and fertility of its land.

In terms of percentage:
Saudi Arabia - 91.6%
Turkmenistan - 83.5%
Bangladesh - 79.0%
Zambia - 74.6%

Answer: Brunei

Brunei: The flag of Brunei consists of a yellow field with two diagonal black and white stripes running from the top left to the bottom right corners. Yellow dominates the flag as the background colour, representing the Sultan of Brunei and the nation's wealth and resources, particularly its abundant oil reserves.

Vatican City: The flag of Vatican City consists of two vertical bands of gold or yellow and white with the crossed keys of Saint Peter and the Papal Tiara centered in the white band. Yellow or gold is the predominant colour, representing the spiritual authority of the Pope as the head of the Catholic Church.

Ukraine: The flag of Ukraine consists of two horizontal bands of blue and yellow. Yellow is the upper band, covering half of the flag's height. The colour yellow symbolizes fields of wheat and the golden domes of churches, representing the country's agricultural richness and spirituality.

Colombia: The flag of Colombia features three horizontal bands of yellow (top double-width), blue (center), and red (bottom). Yellow is one of the dominant colours, occupying the top band of the flag. It represents the country's richness in gold and other natural resources, as well as the principles of justice, harmony, and sovereignty.

In terms of percentage:
Brunei - 54.6%
Vatican - 52.4%
Ukraine & Colombia - 50.0%

Answer: Bhutan

Bhutan: The flag of Bhutan features a yellow-orange field with a white dragon across the center. The orange colour reminds us of the richness of saffron. It also represents the spiritual traditions and secular authority of Bhutan.

Niger: The flag of Niger consists of three horizontal bands of orange (top), white, and green, with an orange circle in the center. The flag prominently features the colour orange, representing the Sahara Desert and the country's northern regions.

Ireland: The flag of Ireland consists of three vertical bands of green, white, and orange. Orange occupies one-third of the flag's width, representing the Protestant community in Ireland and symbolizing the peace and harmony between Catholics and Protestants.

Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): The flag of Côte d'Ivoire features three vertical bands of orange (hoist side), white, and green, opposite to Ireland. Orange is the dominant colour of the flag's hoist side, symbolizing the land (savannah) of the northern part of the country.

In terms of percentage:
Bhutan - 40.7%
Niger - 38.5%
Ireland and Côte d'Ivoire - 33.3%

Answer: Malaysia

Malaysia: The flag of Malaysia is distinguished by its 14 horizontal stripes of equal width, alternating between red and white. Each stripe represents one of the 13 states of Malaysia and the federal territories. This design embodies the unity and diversity of the Malaysian people, showcasing the nation's rich cultural heritage and shared identity. The blue rectangle in the canton, adorned with a yellow crescent and star, symbolizes unity and harmony among Malaysia's multi-ethnic population.

USA: The flag of the United States, often called the Stars and Stripes or Old Glory, features 13 horizontal stripes alternating between red and white. These stripes represent the original thirteen colonies that declared independence from Britain and formed the United States. The flag's design embodies the ideals of freedom, democracy, and unity. The blue rectangle in the canton contains 50 white stars which represent the fifty states of the union.

Liberia: Liberia's flag is characterized by 11 horizontal stripes of alternating red and white, symbolizing courage and moral excellence. The design reflects Liberia's commitment to freedom and unity. The blue square in the canton features a single white star, representing the nation's loyalty to Africa and its aspiration for a bright future. Through its colours and symbolism, the flag celebrates Liberia's rich history and its connection to the United States.

Greece: The flag of Greece is defined by nine horizontal stripes alternating between blue and white. The blue stripes represent the sky and the sea, while the white stripes symbolize the purity of the struggle for independence. This design pays homage to Greece's maritime heritage and its profound connection to the Mediterranean. The white cross on the blue canton embodies the country's deep-rooted ties to the Greek Orthodox Church. The horizontal bar of the cross is an exact continuation of the horizontal bar next to it, which is why I awarded it an extra half-bar.

By the numbers:
Malaysia - 14
USA - 13
Liberia - 11
Greece 9.5

Answer: United States

USA: The flag of the United States features fifty white, five-pointed stars on a blue rectangle in the canton. Each star represents one of the fifty states in the union. The rest of the flag are thirteen horizontal bars of alternating red and white.

Brazil: The flag of Brazil contains 27 white, five-pointed stars arranged in the shape of the Southern Cross constellation on a blue circle in the center. Each star represents one of the 26 states and the Federal District of Brazil as was the night sky over Rio de Janeiro on November 15, 1889. The rest of the flag is predominantly green, with a large yellow diamond.

Uzbekistan: The flag of Uzbekistan features three horizontal stripes of blue, white, and green. These colours represent water, peace, and nature, respectively. In the upper left corner of the flag, there is a crescent moon and twelve stars on a blue field. The twelve stars symbolize the twelve months of the Islamic calendar and represent unity and solidarity among the Uzbek people.

Both Cape Verde and Dominica feature flags with stars. The flag of Cape Verde contains a blue field with three horizontal bars of white, red and white going through the bottom half. It also has ten golden stars arranged in a circle which represent the ten islands of Cape Verde. The flag of Dominica, on the other hand, features a green field with a cross of yellow, black, and white, with ten green, five-pointed stars of alternating orientation arranged on a red circle in the center. These stars symbolize the ten parishes of Dominica.

By the numbers:
United States - 50
Brazil - 27
Uzbekistan - 12
Cape Verde/Dominica - 10

Answer: Nepal

Nepal: The flag of Nepal is unique in that it is the only non-quadrilateral national flag in the world. It consists of two red triangular fields stacked on top of each other, with a blue border around the flag. In the middle of the flag is a white emblem, the moon and sun, which represent the hope that the nation will last as long as they do. This is also the only flag whose base is shorter than its height.

Switzerland: The flag of Switzerland consists of a red field with a white cross in the center. The Swiss flag is one of only two square sovereign-state flags, the other being the flag of Vatican City. The white cross symbolizes Christianity and Switzerland's independence and neutrality. The inverse of this flag was chosen as the flag of the Red Cross.

Vatican City: The flag of Vatican City is normally a square flag consisting of two vertical bands of gold and white, with the Vatican coat of arms in the center. The coat of arms features the papal tiara above crossed keys, representing the authority of the Pope as head of the Catholic Church. However, the flag has no official dimensions. Thus, one can have it as long or wide as one wishes while still keeping with the rules of the flag.

Belgium: The flag of Belgium consists of three vertical bands of black, yellow, and red. The colours are derived from the Duchy of Brabant's coat of arms and were adopted in 1830 during the Belgian Revolution. Black represents the soil, yellow represents the wealth of the nation, and red represents the blood of the people which was shed for independence.

Niger: The flag of Niger consists of three horizontal bands of orange (top), white, and green, with an orange circle in the center. The orange circle is said to represent the sun or independence. The flag's design was adopted in 1959 and has remained unchanged since Niger gained independence from France.

As a ratio of height to base:
Nepal 50:41
Switzerland/Vatican City (unofficial) 1:1
Belgium 13:15
Niger 6:7