See if you can identify these 11 flags that most Americans have trouble recognizing

Gabbi ShawJun 12, 2020, 19:37 IST

Can you match the flag to its country?Shutterstock

There 195 countries in the world — it makes sense that you might not know every single flag there is.
These 11 flags are especially difficult, however.
One country's flag shows a giant dragon, while another's resembles the logo of "Star Trek's" Starfleet.

There are 195 countries in the world, all with their own individual flags that represent their history, values, and culture. But even though those sound like very personal qualities, there are dozens of countries out there with flags that look incredibly alike.

Others are simply seen less frequently, and thus they're harder to identify. Others again are relatively new: One flag on this list comes from a country that was only established in 2011.

Keep scrolling to see how many you can recognize.

This flag is simple — which makes it all the more difficult to identify. Do you know what country this flag hails from?

Blue, yellow, and red are common flag colors. Public domain

The answer is ... Chad!

A rhino in Zakouma National Park, Chad, Central Africa. Kyle de Nobrega/AP Images

This flag belongs to one of the smallest countries in the world — do you recognize it?

The crown should be a giveaway. Public domain

And the answer is ... Liechtenstein!

The Alps in Liechtenstein. Arno Balzarini/AP Images

This flag depicts a giant AK-47. It's one of only three flags in the world to showcase a firearm.

The AK-47 should be a giveaway. Public domain

It's ... Mozambique's flag!

A dirt road in Mozambique. Mario Franco/Getty Images

This looks like the emblem of Star Fleet in "Star Trek," but it's actually the flag of an island nation. Do you recognize it?

The stunning blue color is a hint. Public domain

That Star Fleet badge actually represents Saint Lucia.

Saint Lucia, an island nation in the Caribbean. Inga Locmele/Shuttershock

This dragon's design is a hint as to what region of the world this country is in.

It looks straight out of a coloring book. Public domain

It's ... the Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan!

Tiger's Nest in Bhutan. MC_Noppadol / Shutterstock

You might think you know this one, but beware. This flag looks extremely similar to two other fellow South American countries.

The coat of arms should be a clue. Public domain

It's Ecuador's flag! Which is named for its proximity to the equator.

The city of Quito. Shutterstock

The parrot on this flag is only found in this country.

The purple parrot is this country's national bird. Public domain

The answer is ... Dominica! Not to be confused with the Dominican Republic.

Dominica is located in the West Indies. Shutterstock

This flag has a lot going on.

The flag features a shield and spears. Public domain

It belongs to Swaziland, or Eswatini, one of the smallest countries in Africa.

Swaziland. Themba Hadebe/AP

This flag is literally identical to another country's flag.

Simple is key. Public domain

The answer is ... Monaco!

A harbor in Monaco. Veniamin Kraskov/Shutterstock

This flag belongs to the newest country in the world.

This country is very new. Public domain

It's South Sudan, which was established in 2011 when it declared independence from Sudan.

Flying the flag in South Sudan. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

This flag is unique, to say the least.

The limbs are representative of this region's shape. Public domain

The answer is Sicily.

Cala Rossa in Sicily, Italy. Roberto La Rosa/Shutterstock

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