Flags with Red, White and Blue

Red, white and blue is the most common colour combination in national flags. From the United States to France, the United Kingdom to Thailand, this palette spans every continent — often standing for liberty, unity and sacrifice.

Quick answer

More than 30 countries use red, white and blue in their national flag, including the USA, UK, France, Russia, Australia, Netherlands, Norway, Iceland, Czechia, Chile, Cuba, Thailand and Cambodia.

Flags in this guide

Flag of United States

United States

Flag of United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Flag of France

France

Flag of Russia

Russia

Flag of Netherlands

Netherlands

Flag of Norway

Norway

Flag of Iceland

Iceland

Flag of Czechia

Czechia

Flag of Chile

Chile

Flag of Cuba

Cuba

Flag of Thailand

Thailand

Flag of Australia

Australia

Why red, white and blue is so popular

Many red-white-blue flags trace back to revolutions and independence movements. The Dutch Prinsenvlag inspired Russia and later the French tricolour, which in turn shaped dozens of national flags across Europe and the Americas.

How to spot them in GeoPie

In the daily flag colour puzzle these flags usually show three roughly balanced slices. A dominant blue with small red/white slices often points to Oceania or the Americas. A dominant red often points to Europe.

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Frequently asked questions

What country has the most red, white and blue on its flag?

Chile, Cuba, France, the Netherlands, and the USA all feature large amounts of red, white and blue in different arrangements.

Which is the oldest red, white and blue flag?

The Dutch flag, adopted in the late 16th century, is widely considered the oldest tricolour still in use.

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