about the quiz
Guess the country by its flag
195 flags, 10 minutes and no multiple choice — just you and your memory. A flag is shown large, you type the country, and a correct answer fills it on the map and moves to the next flag. A mistake costs no time but does not help either; first-letter hints appear as you type.
The quiz trains recognition: many flags differ by a single stripe or shade. Chad and Romania, Indonesia and Monaco, Slovenia and Slovakia are classic traps. After a few runs they stick for good.
How to play
- You see a flag — type the country and press Enter.
- The timer starts with the first keystroke; 10 minutes total.
- English and Russian names both work.
- “Show answer” reveals the country and moves on.
- Progress and record live in your browser, no account.
Frequently asked
How many flags are in the quiz?
195, one per country: 193 UN member states plus Vatican City and Palestine. Flags of dependent territories and regions are not included.
Are these the official flags?
Yes, current national flags from the open flag-icons set (MIT). Proportions are normalised so the grid looks even.
Why do some flags look so similar?
Shared history and symbolism: pan-Arab colours, Slavic tricolours, the Dutch legacy in several flags. The differences are often stripe order or a shade.