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Qatar Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Qatar

History of the flag

The current flag of Qatar was adopted shortly before the country emancipated itself from Great Britain in 1971.

It features 9 serrated edges, signifying Qatar's inclusion as the ninth member of the ‘Reconciled Emirates’ at the conclusion of the Qatari-British Treaty in 1916.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • White embodies justice, peace and purity.

  • Bordeaux symbolizes the strength of the Qatari people and the country's heritage.

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