Flag of Qatar
The flag of Qatar has two vertical stripes. Its colors are maroon and white. The current design dates from 1971. Qatar is in Asia, and its capital is Doha. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Doha |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 2.9 million |
| Area | 11,586 km² |
| Currency | Qatari riyal |
| Colors | maroon and white |
| Proportions | 11:28 |
| In use since | 1971 |
Which one is the flag of Qatar?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Bahrain
Latvia
OmanFlags of the neighbors
Saudi ArabiaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Qatar?
Maroon and white. The flag of Qatar has two vertical stripes.
What is the capital of Qatar?
Doha.
Which flags look like the flag of Qatar?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Bahrain, Latvia, Oman.
When was the flag of Qatar adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1971.
What is the population of Qatar?
About 2.9 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 11,586 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.