Cameroon vs Guinea
These two are close enough that people routinely draw one when they mean the other. Take the challenge first — the flags are further down the page.
The challenge
Practice
Draw the flag of
What actually differs
- Both flags use the same colours — green, red and yellow — so the difference is in the shades and the shape.
- Cameroon is three vertical bands with a central emblem; Guinea is three equal vertical bands.
- Even the shared colours are mixed differently: green (#007A5E against #009460).
How to keep them straight
Cameroon: Lock in the order — green, red then yellow — starting at the flagpole. Say it out loud once and you will still have it tomorrow.
Guinea: Lock in the order — red, yellow then green — starting at the flagpole. Say it out loud once and you will still have it tomorrow.
The drawing scorer is built for exactly this: if you swap the colours of Cameroon it will tell you which two you flipped, rather than just handing you a low number.
Questions
What is the difference between the Cameroon and Guinea flags?
Both flags use the same colours — green, red and yellow — so the difference is in the shades and the shape. Cameroon is three vertical bands with a central emblem; Guinea is three equal vertical bands. Even the shared colours are mixed differently: green (#007A5E against #009460).
Which is which?
Lock in the order — green, red then yellow — starting at the flagpole. Say it out loud once and you will still have it tomorrow. And for the other one: lock in the order — red, yellow then green — starting at the flagpole. Say it out loud once and you will still have it tomorrow.
Are the Cameroon and Guinea flags exactly the same?
No — Both flags use the same colours — green, red and yellow — so the difference is in the shades and the shape.
