9 July 1971 (shortly before independence, 55 years).
Designed byNo individual designer; the maroon shade is characteristic of the region.
Design & Symbolism
Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.
Proportions
11:28
Shape
Rectangular
Colors
Maroon#8D1B3D · Pantone 1955 C
Maroon depicts the blood shed in the country's wars; the shade comes from a red faded by the sun.
White#FFFFFF
White depicts peace.
Construction details
Proportions 11:28 (the most elongated of national flags). A white band at the hoist and a maroon field at the fly, separated by a nine-point serrated line.
Construction sheet
Etiquette & protocol
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — Qatar
The flag is honoured on 18 December, National Day.
The nine points mark the country as the ninth member of the reconciled Gulf emirates.
Common conventions
Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.
Did you know?
It is the most elongated national flag in the world: more than two and a half times wider than tall.
