The Qatar flag is maroon and white.
According to the official requirements for the flag of Qatar, it is designed as a horizontal rectangle featuring two distinct colors: 'Al Adam' (maroon) and white.
Design and Colors
The specific colors used in the Qatar flag are detailed in its requirements:
- Color 1: 'Al Adam' - This is a specific shade of maroon.
- Color 2: White.
The flag's design dictates the placement of these colors:
- It is a horizontal rectangle.
- When the flag is raised from the outside, the 'Al Adam' (maroon) color is positioned as the 'free' end, away from the flagpole.
- The white color forms the part of the flag that is adjacent to the mast where it is raised.
Here is a summary of the flag's composition:
Component | Color | Traditional Name | Position (When Raised) |
---|---|---|---|
Main Body | Maroon | 'Al Adam' | Free side |
Adjacent Strip | White | N/A | Side near the mast |
This unique maroon ('Al Adam') and white design makes the Qatari flag easily identifiable among national flags.