Qatar 🇶🇦
Qatar 🇶🇦: capital Doha, population 2.9 million, located in Asia. Currency: Qatari Riyal (QR). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Doha
- Population: 2.9 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Arabic
- Currency: Qatari Riyal (QR)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: State of Qatar
- Area: 11,586 km² (4,473 sq mi)
- Region: Western Asia
- Has a coastline
- People: Qatari
- Internet domain: .qa
Fun Facts About Qatar
- One of the richest countries in the world per capita.
- Hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2022, the first in the Middle East.
- Has an artificial island shaped like a pearl.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Qatar known for?
Qatar is known for several things — One of the richest countries in the world per capita; Hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2022, the first in the Middle East; Has an artificial island shaped like a pearl.
How big is Qatar?
Qatar covers about 11,586 square kilometers (4,473 square miles), in the Western Asia region.
Is Qatar landlocked?
No. Qatar has a coastline and shares land borders with 1 neighboring country.
What are people from Qatar called?
People from Qatar are called Qatari.
What is the capital of Qatar?
The capital of Qatar is Doha.
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