Liechtenstein Flag
Liechtenstein is a simple horizontal bicolor — blue over red — rescued from anonymity by a gold crown in the upper hoist. Without the crown it would collide with other blue-red pairs.
How to identify the Liechtenstein flag
- Two equal horizontal bands: blue on top, red on bottom.
- A gold crown sits in the blue band near the hoist (left when the flag flies normally).
- No coat of arms in the center, no Nordic cross, no vertical split — crown placement is the tell.
Colors
Blue (top), red (bottom), gold for the crown only.
Similar flags
- Haiti – Also blue over red, but Haiti places a white panel with arms in the center on the state flag; Liechtenstein uses a gold crown at the hoist instead.
- Liechtenstein vs plain bicolor mistakes – If you see blue over red with no crown in a quiz art, still check other options — this site’s asset includes the crown.
- Monaco / Indonesia – Red over white (or white over red variants nearby) — different color order; not blue over red.
Practice next
Drill more flags from Europe practice, or play today’s shared set on the guess the flag home page. Pattern notes also live in how to identify country flags.
Liechtenstein flag FAQ
Where is the crown on Liechtenstein’s flag?
In the blue upper band, toward the hoist side.
How do I tell Liechtenstein from Haiti?
Both can read blue over red; Liechtenstein’s distinctive quiz cue is the gold crown near the hoist rather than a central coat of arms.
Is Liechtenstein a Nordic cross flag?
No. It is a horizontal bicolor with a crown, not a cross.