Qatar: flag, capital and facts

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Qatar is a country in Western Asia. Its capital is Doha. It covers about 11,586 km² (4,473 sq mi). The official language is Arabic. It shares land borders with 1 country.

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Qatar at a glance

Official name
State of Qatar
Capital
Doha
Region
Western Asia (Asia)
Area
11,586 km² (4,473 sq mi)
Official language
Arabic
Currency
Qatari riyal (ر.ق)
People
Qatari
Calling code
+974
Internet domain
.qa, قطر.
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Qatar is Doha.

Qatar is in Western Asia, part of the Asia region.

Qatar uses the Qatari riyal (ر.ق).

The official language of Qatar is Arabic.

Qatar borders Saudi Arabia.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).