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Flags of the world

There are 195 countries in the world, 193 UN member states plus 2 observer states (the Holy See and Palestine), so 195 national flags. This index shows 250: those 195 plus 55 territories and other areas with a flag of their own. Each one is a crisp SVG; click any flag to see the country’s capital, currency, calling code and ISO codes.

Key facts

  • Flagdex lists 250 flags: 194 for sovereign states and 56 for territories and other areas, Palestine among them.
  • Of these, 193 are the flags of United Nations member states.
  • Every flag is a public-domain SVG, free to download one at a time or all 250 in one ZIP.
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250 flags in the collection

Prefer to explore by colour? Browse flags by colour to see every flag with red, blue, green and more. Want a copy for the wall or the classroom? The free world flags poster lays out every flag in a single printable sheet. Developers can pull the same data from the free JSON API.

Need the files themselves? Take the free flag pack: all 250 flags as public-domain SVGs in one ZIP, named by ISO code, free for any use including commercial. A link back to Flagdex is appreciated but never required. If you would like to credit the set, this line does it:

Attribution
<a href="https://flagdex.net/flags-of-the-world">Flags of the world</a> via Flagdex. Public domain, free for any use.

Frequently asked questions

How many flags are there in the world?
There are 250 flags in this index, covering 193 UN member states, 2 observer states and a range of dependent territories with their own flag. Counts of national flags vary depending on which territories are included.
Which country has the oldest flag?
Denmark's flag, the Dannebrog, is widely regarded as the oldest continuously used national flag, dating back to the 13th century.
Can I download these flags?
Yes. Each flag is a public-domain SVG, free for any use. Download all 250 at once as a ZIP from this page, open any country page for an individual flag, or grab the free printable poster.