Usually people can tell which flag belongs to which country, especially given the prominence of flags at international sporting events, such as the World Cup and the Olympics. Sometimes, however, confusion can arise when two or more flags closely resemble each other. Here are nine sets of flags that exhibit varying degrees of similarity.

Three flags use maps of their territory: Cyprus, Kosovo, and Antarctica, which is not a country but a continent. UN flag on the other hand represents the whole world. Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. A flag of unequal yellow, blue, and red horizontal stripes was adopted by the new country of Gran Colombia in 1822.

Let’s take a look at some similar looking flags–some of which you shouldn’t be faulted for getting confused. Further Reading: How to Learn All the Flags of the World Similar Flags

Find flags easily based on colors, shapes, or patterns. Search in our database of country and US state flags.

Hispanic flags that have a look-a-like around the world. A list, images and short stories of the Spanish speaking countries with similar flags.