Qatar
Qatar is a small desert peninsula jutting into the Persian Gulf that turned vast natural-gas reserves into gleaming skylines, and became the first Arab nation to host the FIFA World Cup.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
A maroon field with a broad white band at the hoist, the two divided by a nine-point serrated line. The nine white points mark Qatar as the ninth member of the 'reconciled emirates' of the Gulf; the distinctive maroon set Qatar apart from the plain red of neighbouring states.
Qatar FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Doha |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 2,639,211 |
| Area | 11,437 km² |
| Population density | 231 /km² |
| Currency | Qatari riyal (QAR) QR |
| Official language | Arabic |
| Calling code | +974 |
| Internet TLD | .qa |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | QA / QAT |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the first ever held in the Arab world.
- It holds some of the world's largest natural gas reserves, shared in a single giant offshore field.
- Its capital, Doha, has transformed from a pearling and fishing town into a modern skyline in just decades.
- Nearly the entire country is flat desert, with almost no permanent rivers or lakes.
- Before oil and gas, its economy relied heavily on pearl diving in the Gulf.
Qatar FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Qatar?
The capital of Qatar is Doha.
What is the population of Qatar?
Qatar has a population of about 2,639,211.
What currency does Qatar use?
Qatar uses the Qatari riyal (QAR).
What languages are spoken in Qatar?
The official language of Qatar is Arabic.
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