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Asia

Qatar

Ratio: 11:28 Adopted: c. 1949 Usage: National and Civil

The maroon coloring and proportions “Qatar maroon” derives from the
distinguish the flag from Bahrain’s flag action of sun on natural red dye

Asia
"AHRAIN Formerly linked to Bahrain, Qatar was in a treaty
3AUDI relationship with Britain from 1916 until 1971,
!RABIA
when it gained full independence.
Qatar’s flag was originally plain red, zigzag, white interlock derives from a
like the flag of Bahrain, to which it British request in the 1820s that all
was once linked. The peoples of friendly states around the Gulf add a
both countries are Kharijite white band to their flags, to
Muslims, whose traditional banner distinguish them from pirate flags.
was red. The flag evolved in its During its earlier usage, before
present form around the middle of Qatar’s independence, the flag also
the 19th century, and was officially bore the name of the state in white
adopted when Qatar became lettering and red diamonds were
independent from Britain in 1971. placed on the white band.

“QATAR MAROON” THE EMBLEM OF QATAR
The flag’s maroon color is said to The circular badge of Qatar uses both
have come about from the action of the colors and serrated pattern of the
the desert sun’s heat on the red flag, around its edge. In the center is a
vegetable dyes formerly used for its local sailing boat, passing an island.
flags. This color, now known as This is set between two crossed
“Qatar maroon,” was officially swords. It is inscribed with the name
adopted in 1948. The nine-pointed, of the state in Arabic.

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