Question 1

How many flags are in the flag quiz?

Accepted Answer

The quiz draws from a pool of 194 country flags covering every recognized sovereign nation. Each round picks 10 random flags.

Question 2

Is the flag quiz timed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you have 10 seconds to answer each question. The timer counts down and the question is marked wrong if time runs out.

Question 3

How is the flag quiz scored?

Accepted Answer

You get one point for each correct answer. Your final score is shown as correct answers out of total questions with a percentage.

Question 4

What continents are covered?

Accepted Answer

All five: Africa (53 flags), Americas (35), Asia (48), Europe (44), and Oceania (14). The quiz randomly selects from all continents.

Question 5

How can I improve at flag recognition?

Accepted Answer

Start by learning the most recognizable flags first, then work through continents one at a time. The FlagIQ app has a Study Mode designed for this.

Question 6

Can I filter by continent?

Accepted Answer

On the web version, the quiz uses all flags. The FlagIQ iPhone app lets you filter by any of the 5 continents.

Flag Quiz — How Many World Flags Can You Name?

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