Qatar
State of Qatar
Qatar is a country in Western Asia, Asia. Its capital is Doha, home to roughly 2,781,677 people across 11,586 km² of land.
Key facts
- Capital
- Doha
- Continent
- Asia
- Subregion
- Western Asia
- Population
- 2,781,677
- Land area
- 11,586 km²
- ISO codes
- QA / QAT
- Languages
- Arabic
Did you know?
- Pearl diving sustained Qatar's economy for centuries before liquefied natural gas exports transformed the nation.
- The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha was designed by architect I.M. Pei on its own island.
- Al Zubarah is a UNESCO-listed ruined port that was once a thriving pearl-trading center.
- Doha's skyline rose from desert fishing villages to glass towers within a single generation.
- Falconry is a cherished Qatari tradition, with dedicated hospitals and souqs for birds of prey.
Bordering countries
Saudi ArabiaPractice with geography games
Studying Qatar is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.
- Flag Colors
Guess the country from a pie chart of its flag's exact color percentages — no symbols, just hues. Six tries with continent, capital, and blurred-flag hints.
- Flag Reveal
A national flag starts heavily blurred and sharpens second by second. Name the country before time runs out — four difficulty levels, unlimited guesses, scored by speed.
- Guess the Capital
See a country name and its flag — name the capital city in six tries. Hints reveal the first letter, subregion, language, and more.
- Country from Capital
Work backwards: a capital city is shown and you name the country it belongs to. Six tries with continent, population, and blurred-flag hints.