Flag of Qatar

Flag origins

Qatar's flag is white at the hoist and deep maroon, called Al Adaam, elsewhere, separated by nine serrations. Current law specifies Pantone 1955 C for the maroon. Local red-purple textiles have a long history, with Bin Ghannam Island linked to dye production. A 1932 flag had the nine-point boundary as well as diamonds and the country's name; the extra devices were removed in 1960.

Flag story

Bahrain has red with five serrations, whereas Qatar has maroon with nine. Proportions also help: Qatar's 11:28 flag is much longer than Bahrain's 3:5 flag. Official accounts describe a British proposal for nine points in 1932 and Qatar's insistence on its traditional maroon instead of red.

Editorial notes and references

Edited by ABELHA WORKS. The English text translates the administrator-edited Japanese description. Legends should be distinguished from documented history. General reference links do not substantiate every statement in the text.

• Qatar — general information on Wikipedia
• Japan MOFA: countries and regions (Japanese)

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