Qatar flag information
Description flag of Qatar
maroon with a broad white serrated band (nine white points) on the hoist side
Related country flags
Official country name
State of Qatar
Local names
Dawlat Qatar (long)
Qatar (short)
Notes
closest approximation of the native pronunciation falls between cutter and gutter, but not like guitar
Nationality
Qatari(s) (noun) Qatar (adjective)
Languages spoken
Arabic (official), English commonly used as a second language
Population
824,789 ranked 160, (data 2008)
Geography
strategic location in central Persian Gulf near major petroleum deposits. The lowest point is Persian Gulf 0 m.
Coastline
Coastline 563 km.
Land borders
6km, Saudi Arabia 60 km.
Administrative divisions
10 municipalities (baladiyat, singular - baladiyah); Ad Dawhah, Al Ghuwayriyah, Al Jumayliyah, Al Khawr, Al Wakrah, Ar Rayyan, Jarayan al Batinah, Madinat ash Shamal, Umm Sa'id, Umm Salal
Independence
3 September 1971 (from UK)