National flag of Qatar

Flag of Qatar
The official name of Qatar (QAT) is State of Qatar and consists of Maroon and white flag colors. The capital city of Qatar is Doha. Qatar has the total estimated population as of 2021 is 2,269,672 or 2.3 M based on 9 states, 8 cities. The independence day is celebrated on December 18, 1878 and the founder of Qatar is Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani.

2,269,672
(2.3 M)

Population

11,586.0 km2
(4,473.377772 sqm)

Area

Asia

Continent

UTC+03:00

Timezones

About Qatar Flag

Qatar flag
Qatar Flag Colors   Maroon
  White
Meaning of Qatar flag colors

This flag was adopted before Qatar gained independence from Britain in 1971. Maroon and white show the following:
Maroon: blood spilled during wars
White: symbolizes peace. The nine-pointed edges refer to Qatar being the ninth delegate of “reconciled emirates” in Qatari-British treaty of 1916.
Qatar Flag Proportion Ratio 11:28
Qatar Flag Proportion in Decimal 2.545
Official Qatar's Flag Adoption Date July 9, 1971 (52 years, 9 months ago)

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Facts About Qatar

Country Name Qatar
Official Name State of Qatar
Capital of Qatar Doha
Demonym Qatari
Dialing Code 974
Country Code QA/QAT
Currencies Qatari Rial (ر.ق)
TLDs .qa
Area 11,586.0 km2
4,473.377772 sq mi
Coordinates 25.5, 51.25
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Religions in Qatar Christian 14%, Muslim (Sunni and Shia) 68%, Hindu 14%, Buddhist 3%, Other religions 1%
Major Languages Arabic (ar)
Qatar in Hindi कतर
Qatar in Arabic قطر
Qatar in French Qatar
Qatar in Italian Qatar
Qatar in Spanish Qatar
Qatar in Japanese カタール
Independence Day of Qatar December 18, 1878
Founding Father of Qatar Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammed Al Thani
National Anthem (Lyricist) Sheikh Mubarak bin Saïf al-Tha
National Anthem (Composer) Abdul Aziz Nasser Obaidan
National Animal of Qatar Arabian Oryx
National Flower of Qatar Limomiun
National Bird of Qatar Falcon
National Dish / Food of Qatar Machbūs
National Motto of Qatar Ten Years Embraced Glory And Arts Obtained All Excellence And Manliness
National Sport of Qatar Football (Soccer)
National Libraries of Qatar Qatar National Library
National Library of Qatar is in Doha
National Airline of Qatar Qatar Airways
National Airline IATA code of Qatar QF
Number of Universities in Qatar 14 (Fourteen)
Number of Provinces/States 9 (Nine)
Cities in Qatar 8 (Eight)
Number of Airports 7 (Seven)
Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/qatar
Source: Government of the Qatar and other.
Report

Provinces/States (9)

Cities (8)

Airports (7)
Neighboring Countries of Qatar

Saudi Arabia