Flag of Qatar
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
Maroon represents blood shed in 19th-century wars. White represents peace. The serrated line with nine points indicates Qatar was the ninth member of the "reconciled Trucial States."
History
Adopted in 1971 upon gaining independence from the United Kingdom, although similar designs existed since the mid-19th century.
Curiosities
It is the only national flag with a width more than twice its height (11:28 ratio). The maroon color is supposedly due to the sun's effect on the original red dye.
