National 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.
Proportion 11:28
Proportion (decimals) 2.545
Flag Adoption Date July 9, 1971

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Facts About Qatar

Country Name Qatar
Official Name State of Qatar
Capital 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 Christian 14%, Muslim (Sunni and Shia) 68%, Hindu 14%, Buddhist 3%, Other religions 1%
Major Languages Arabic (ar)
Independence Day December 18, 1878
Founding Father Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammed Al Thani
National Anthem (Lyricist) Sheikh Mubarak bin Saïf al-Tha
National Anthem (Composer) Abdul Aziz Nasser Obaidan
National Animal Arabian Oryx
National Flower Limomiun
National Bird Falcon
National Dish / Food Machbūs
National Motto Ten Years Embraced Glory And Arts Obtained All Excellence And Manliness
National Sport Football (Soccer)
National Libraries Qatar National Library
National Library Cities Doha
National Airline Qatar Airways
Number of Provinces/States 9 (Nine)
Number of Cities 8 (Eight)
Number of Airports 7 (Seven)
Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/qatar
Source: Government of the Qatar and other.

Provinces/States (9)

Cities (8)

Airports (7)
  • As Salwa Border Post helipad
  • Banana Island Helipad
  • Doha International Airport
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Neighboring Countries of Qatar

Saudi Arabia