Qatar

Where is Qatar?

Qatar is in Western Asia, Asia, bordering Saudi Arabia. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Doha

Continent

Asia

Subregion

Western Asia

Population

2,781,677

Land area

11,586 km²

ISO codes

QA / QAT

Languages

Arabic

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Qatari riyal (QAR)

Calling code

+974

Internet domain

.qa

How Qatar compares

Qatar ranks 137th of 194 countries on this site by population and 158th by land area — roughly 0.04% of their combined population. In Asia it ranks 41st of 46 by population and 41st by area. It has a coastline. It shares a land border with 1 other country.

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Flag of Qatar: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Qatar flag breaks down as 67.6% red and 32.4% white.

• 67.6% red
• 32.4% white

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Pearl diving sustained Qatar's economy for centuries before liquefied natural gas exports transformed the nation.
2. The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha was designed by architect I.M. Pei on its own island.
3. Al Zubarah is a UNESCO-listed ruined port that was once a thriving pearl-trading center.
4. Doha's skyline rose from desert fishing villages to glass towers within a single generation.
5. Falconry is a cherished Qatari tradition, with dedicated hospitals and souqs for birds of prey.

Bordering countries

• Saudi Arabia

Qatar: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Qatar?

The capital of Qatar is Doha.

What continent is Qatar in?

Qatar is in Asia, specifically the Western Asia subregion.

What is the population of Qatar?

Qatar has a population of roughly 2,781,677 people, across a land area of 11,586 km².

What language is spoken in Qatar?

The main language of Qatar is Arabic.

Which countries border Qatar?

Qatar shares a land border with 1 country: Saudi Arabia.