Flag of Qatar
A maroon field with a white band at the hoist, joined by a serrated edge of nine points.
- Colours
- maroon
- white
- Region
- Asia
- Adopted
- 1971
What the flag of Qatar means
Maroon is said to have come from red dyes darkening in the sun, and is now a distinctive national colour. The serrated white band has nine points, standing for Qatar as the ninth member of the reconciled emirates of the Gulf, and white for peace.
Where is Qatar?
Qatar is in Asia. The nearest countries in Battuta are Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Oman. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Asia.
Often confused with
Flags with similar colours
Test yourself
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Qatar adopted?
The current flag of Qatar was adopted in 1971.
What colours are on the flag of Qatar?
The main colours of the flag of Qatar are maroon and white.
Which flags look like the flag of Qatar?
The flag of Qatar is often confused with the flags of Bahrain.