Flag of Eritrea

Africa · Capital: Asmara

Flag of Eritrea

How to recognise it

Red triangle on the left (hoist) with a yellow olive wreath; horizontal green-blue stripes behind.

Did you know?

Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993 after a 30-year war — one of Africa's longest.

Easily confused with

Eritrea's flag is often mixed up with these — learn to tell them apart:

Flag of Ethiopia Ethiopia Flag of Djibouti Djibouti
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