Qatar

Capital

Doha

Continent

Independence Date

3 September 1971

Official LanguageArabic
Second LanguageEnglish
Population~3.2 million
Passport ColorRed
Passport Rank#53
Dialing Code974
Country TLD.qa

Qatar, officially the State of Qatar (Arabic: دولة قطر), is a sovereign nation located on the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It occupies a small peninsula extending into the Persian Gulf and shares its only land border with Saudi Arabia to the south. The capital and largest city is Doha.

Qatar is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, largely due to its massive natural gas and oil reserves. It has leveraged its energy wealth to develop world-class infrastructure, healthcare, and education systems. Doha, the nation’s modern capital, features futuristic skyscrapers, cultural landmarks like the Museum of Islamic Art, and the iconic Katara Cultural Village.

In recent years, Qatar has gained global recognition for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022, becoming the first Arab nation to do so. The country is also home to Al Jazeera Media Network and several international universities through Education City.

Qatar’s climate is desert-like with very hot summers and mild winters. Arabic is the official language, and Islam is the state religion. The Qatari riyal (QAR) is pegged to the U.S. dollar, ensuring economic stability and investor confidence.

Quick Facts About Qatar

Coordinates25.3548° N, 51.1839° E
Bordering CountriesSaudi Arabia (land); maritime borders with Bahrain, UAE, and Iran
Region / ContinentAsia (Middle East)
Total Area11,586 sq km
Population Density~250 people per sq km
Highest PointQurayn Abu al-Bawl – 103 m
Major RiversNone (arid desert)
Climate TypeHot desert climate; mild winters, extremely hot summers
Famous ForNatural gas wealth, FIFA World Cup 2022, modern skyline, Al Jazeera
Major LandmarksDoha Corniche, Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, Souq Waqif
Official LanguageArabic
CurrencyQatari Riyal (QAR)
Government TypeAbsolute monarchy
Time ZoneUTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time)
Major ExportsLiquefied natural gas (LNG), petroleum products, fertilizers, aluminum
Visitor EntryVisa-free or eVisa entry for over 90 nationalities

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