Similar Flags That Are Easy to Confuse
Some national flags look almost identical. Once you know the tell-tale differences — a shade of blue here, a coat of arms there — you'll never confuse them again.
Quick answer
Famous look-alikes include Chad vs Romania, Indonesia vs Monaco vs Poland (inverted), Luxembourg vs Netherlands, Ireland vs Côte d'Ivoire, and Australia vs New Zealand.
Flags in this guide
Chad
Romania
Indonesia
Monaco
Poland
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Ireland
Ivory Coast
Australia
New Zealand
The classic mix-ups
Chad and Romania are effectively identical apart from a slightly darker blue on Chad's flag. Indonesia and Monaco share the same red/white bicolour with different proportions. Ireland and Côte d'Ivoire mirror each other's tricolour.
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Frequently asked questions
Which two national flags are most similar?
Chad and Romania — even flag experts often can't tell them apart without a colour comparison.