Asia

Qatar

Qatar is a country in Western Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.

Quick Facts

Capital: Doha
Continent: Asia
Region: Western Asia
Population: 3.2 million
Area: 11,586 km²
Currency: Qatari riyal (QAR)
Official language: Arabic
Calling code: +974
Internet TLD: .qa
Time zone: UTC+03:00

Qatar map preview: 25.50, 51.25

Geography

Qatar is in Western Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 25.5, 51.25; it has Saudi Arabia.

Neighboring countries: Saudi Arabia

People and Culture

Qatar uses Arabic in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.

Food: Food culture in Qatar varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.

Short History

Qatar is recorded with the official name State of Qatar. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.

Famous Places and Travel Facts

Famous places

Doha
Western Asia cultural and historic sites
Asia map and regional landmarks

Travel facts

Capital or main administrative city: Doha
Time zone data: UTC+03:00
Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.

Fun facts

Qatar is grouped under Asia.
Qatar has a listed area of 11,586 km².
Qatar is listed as a UN member.

FAQs about Qatar

What is the capital of Qatar?

The capital of Qatar is Doha.

What continent is Qatar in?

Qatar is in Asia.

What currency does Qatar use?

Qatar uses the Qatari riyal.

What language is spoken in Qatar?

Arabic is listed for Qatar in this database.