Guinea vs Senegal
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 — red, yellow and green — so the difference is in the shades and the shape.
- Guinea is three equal vertical bands; Senegal is three vertical bands with a central emblem.
- Even the shared colours are mixed differently: red (#CE1126 against #E31B23), yellow (#FCD116 against #FDEF42) and green (#009460 against #00853F).
How to keep them straight
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.
Senegal: Lock in the order — green, yellow then red — 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 Guinea it will tell you which two you flipped, rather than just handing you a low number.
Questions
What is the difference between the Guinea and Senegal flags?
Both flags use the same colours — red, yellow and green — so the difference is in the shades and the shape. Guinea is three equal vertical bands; Senegal is three vertical bands with a central emblem. Even the shared colours are mixed differently: red (#CE1126 against #E31B23), yellow (#FCD116 against #FDEF42) and green (#009460 against #00853F).
Which is which?
Lock in the order — red, yellow then green — 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 — green, yellow then red — starting at the flagpole. Say it out loud once and you will still have it tomorrow.
Are the Guinea and Senegal flags exactly the same?
No — Both flags use the same colours — red, yellow and green — so the difference is in the shades and the shape.
