Welcome to Qatar 🇶🇦 — a remarkable destination in Western Asia. Its official name is State of Qatar, and today around 2.9 million people call this Asia nation home, spread across roughly 11,586 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Qatar: key statistics, an introduction to Doha, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Asia.
Geography of Qatar
Geographically, Qatar belongs to Western Asia within Asia. Its territory spans approximately 11,586 km², which makes it the 165th largest country or territory on Earth.
Qatar has a coastline as well as land borders with Saudi Arabia — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Doha, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how qatari life really works.
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People, language and culture
Around 2.9 million people live in Qatar, making it the 140th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Qatar is called a Qatari.
The main language spoken here is Arabic. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Qatar — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Qatari riyal (QAR, symbol ر.ق). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Qatar is +974. Websites from the country typically use the .qa internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Qatar are its flag, its capital Doha, and its approximate population of 2.9 million.
Neighbouring countries
Qatar shares borders with 1 country:
Fun facts about Qatar
- Qatar's flag emoji is 🇶🇦 — its two-letter country code is QA and its three-letter code is QAT.
- Qatar covers 11,586 km², ranking 165th in the world by area.
- With about 2.9 million people, Qatar holds the 140th spot in the world population ranking.
- Qatar is a member state of the United Nations.
- Qatar shares borders with 1 country.
Qatar — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Qatar?
- The capital of Qatar is Doha.
- What is the population of Qatar?
- Qatar has a population of approximately 2,857,822 people, ranking 140th in the world.
- Where is Qatar located?
- Qatar is located in Western Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Qatar?
- The main language spoken in Qatar is Arabic.
- What currency is used in Qatar?
- Qatar uses the Qatari riyal (QAR).
