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Older Country Flag Quiz
Denmark's Dannebrog or France's Tricolore — which flag is older?
Denmark's Dannebrog or France's Tricolore — which flag is older?
Denmark's Dannebrog is recognized as the world's oldest national flag still in continuous use, dating back to at least 1219. National flags carry centuries of history, revolution, and identity, and many countries can trace their banners back to medieval kingdoms or 18th-century republics. This head-to-head quiz challenges you to spot which flag came first.
Each round presents 10 randomized questions from a pool of 50, with four multiple-choice options and instant feedback after every answer. Your final score comes with a performance tier and shareable results.
You'll explore the medieval origins of the Dannebrog and Albanian eagle, the birth of the Dutch tricolor and French Tricolore, the evolution of the Union Flag and Stars and Stripes, the unique non-rectangular flag of Nepal, and the surprisingly recent adoption dates of flags from South Africa, Canada, Eritrea, and beyond.
Denmark's Dannebrog — a white Scandinavian cross on a red field — is recognized as the world's oldest continuously used national flag. Legend dates it to the 1219 Battle of Lyndanisse, with first documentary evidence from 1370.
Nepal's flag is the world's only non-rectangular national flag. It consists of two stacked triangular pennons representing the Hindu and Buddhist faiths, with the current design adopted in 1962.
The original Stars and Stripes was adopted on June 14, 1777. The current 50-star design — added after Hawaii's statehood — became official on July 4, 1960.
Last updated: April 2026