National Symbols of Qatar

Last updated on May 17th, 2023 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents

Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

Qatar, officially known as the State of Qatar, is a country in Western Asia on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Doha is the capital and the most populous city in the country. Bedouins, Hadar, and Afro-Arabs constitute the ethnicity of Qatar. Islam is the official religion. Qataris are largely Sunni Muslims with a minority of Shia. Arabic is the national language of the country. The national currency is the Qatari Riyal (QAR).

Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is the ruler of the state. Qatar National Day is celebrated on the 18th of December. A variety of shows are performed on that day including the national dance Ardha, along with different themed events and parades conducted by the armed forces.

Qatari National Anthem “As-Salām Al-ʾAmīrī” opens with an Oath urging citizens to follow in their forefathers’ footsteps. The lyrics were written by Mubarak bin Saïf al-Thani and the music was composed by Abdul Aziz Nasser Obaidan. White and maroon are the two national colors that constitute Qatar’s flag. The emblem shows two bent swords with a sailing ship in the middle.

The traditional Thobe is a man’s national dress in Qatar. It consists of a long white shirt worn over loose pants and is widely worn by locals. Machboos, the national dish of Qatar, is a delicious rice-based dish served with marinated chicken or meat. Besides food, Karak, a mix of black tea and condensed milk with cardamom, is the national drink that has become a staple of life in Qatar, enjoyed by both locals and expatriates alike.

Qatar’s national bird is the falcon which is commonly used as a hunting tool due to its keen eyesight. The Arabian Oryx with its straight horns is Qatar’s national animal.

Qatar’s national flower, the Qataf, grows along the country’s coastline whereas the Sedra represents an icon of the country’s culture and heritage, and is thus Qatar’s national tree.

Qatar shows great interest in sports especially football which is the national sport. Qatar even celebrates National Sports Day on the 6th of December.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Catara
Official name(s)	State of Qatar
Alternative name(s)	State of Qatar (official, English)
Regional location	Middle East, peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia
Country name etymology	Derives from Qatara, believed to refer to the Qatari town of Zubara, an important trading port and town in the region in ancient times
Climate	Arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers
Terrain	Mostly flat and barren desert covered with loose sand and gravel
Population	2,881,053
National Day	18 Dec 1878
Language(s)	Arabic
Religion	Islam
Country code	+974
Literacy rate	89.0%
Currency	Qatari Rial
Capital city	Doha
ISO	QAT
Domain(TLD)	.qa
Ethnicity	Bedouins, Hadar, and Afro-Arab
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Qatari
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	11,581 km² (4,471 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+3 (AST)
Average elevation	28 m (92 ft)
Coastline	563 km
Mains electricity	240 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Qatar

Motto of Qatar

No official motto

National animal of Qatar

The National animal of Qatar is Arabian oryx

National flower of Qatar

The National flower of Qatar is Qataf. Botanical name is Limonium myrianthum.

National bird of Qatar

The National bird of Qatar is Falcon

Rest of the National symbols of Qatar 👇

Neighbouring countries of Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Qatari Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

The long thobe will tire you.

You’re sunset and I’m sunrise.

One day is for you and another is against you.

All who are running on their fathers footsteps, are running.

He’s a chick and he’s as big as his mother but he can’t fly.