Flag of Qatar

Qatar

Qatar is in Asia, in the Western Asia (Middle East) region. Its capital is Doha. It has a population of about 3 million and an area of 11,586 km². Its flag has 2 colors, and the one that takes up the most space is maroon, at 67.9% of the total.

The flag of Qatar as a pie chart

  • Maroon 67.9%
  • White 32.1%
Design
Vertical stripes (2)
Symbol
No coat of arms or symbols

Each slice shows how much of the flag each color covers. It's the same data as CakeFlag, our game where you guess countries from the colors of their flag.

Qatar at a glance

Capital
Doha
Continent
Asia
Region
Western Asia (Middle East)
Official languages
Arabic
Currency
Qatari riyal
National day
December 18
Highest point
Qurayn Abu al Bawl (about 100 meters)
Area
11,586 km²48th smallest out of 208
Population
3 million67th least populous out of 204 · 2025 data
Population density
256.5 people/km²46th most densely populated out of 204 · 2025 data
GDP
US$ 215.6 billion56th highest GDP out of 200 · 2025 data
GDP per capita
US$ 72,52515th highest GDP per capita out of 200 · 2025 data
Life expectancy
82.5 years26th highest life expectancy out of 204 · 2024 data

More facts

  • Became independent from the United Kingdom
  • Joined the UN in 1971
  • Hosted the 2022 World Cup

Neighboring countries

Qatar borders only one country:

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Data: World Bank, world-countries, Wikidata and CIA World Factbook. See all sources.