Qatar is a country in Middle East, Asia. Its capital is Doha, with a population of approximately 2.7M and a total area of 11,581 kmยฒ. The official language is Arabic and the currency is the Qatari Riyal (QAR).
Qatar covers an area of 11,581 kmยฒ with a population density of 233/kmยฒ people per kmยฒ. The country has a GDP of $237B ($87,778 per capita) and gained independence in 1971. It has a coastline of 563 km.
Qatar transformed from a pearl-diving backwater to one of the world's wealthiest nations in a single generation through natural gas exports. It hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup โ the first in the Middle East โ spending over $200 billion on infrastructure.
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A stunning I.M. Pei masterpiece on a Doha peninsula โ world-class collection of Islamic art spanning 1,400 years
Doha's restored traditional market โ falcons, spices, shisha and Arabian atmosphere
An artificial island โ luxury shopping, marinas and a glimpse of Qatar's ultra-modern ambition
UNESCO 18th-century coastal fort and abandoned pearl fishing town in the desert
The capital of Qatar is Doha.
The official language(s) of Qatar are Arabic.
The population of Qatar is approximately 2.7M.
Qatar uses the Qatari Riyal (QAR).
Qatar is located in Asia, in the Middle East region.
Qatar has a GDP of $237B, with a GDP per capita of $87,778.
The best time to visit Qatar is NovemberโMarch. The climate is Hot desert, extreme summer heat.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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