Where is Qatar?

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Where is Qatar Located?

Qatar is a country located in the Western Asia, Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It covers 11,586 square kilometers of land, making it the 164th largest nation in terms of land area. Qatar map also shows that it is one of the smallest counties of the Middle East.

However, it shares its international boundary with Saudi Arabia in the south, rest of three sides; it is surrounded by the Persian Gulf. Furthermore, a strait of the Persian Gulf divides Qatar from its nearby island nation of Bahrain. The government type of Qatar is an emirate government. In addition, its legal system composed of Islamic (or Sharia) and civil law codes in a discretionary system of law. Furthermore, it is being controlled by the Emir.

Qatar has the third-highest HDI in the Arab world. Qatar is the world’s largest per capita producer of oil and natural gas. In addition, the reserve per capita is also highest in the world. Likewise, due to huge reserves and production of oil and natural gas, Qatar stands as the second highest per-capita income country – immediately after Liechtenstein. Qatar is a world's third-largest natural gas reserves and oil reserves and high-income economy country in the World.

What is the capital of Qatar?

Doha is the capital city of Qatar. It has a population of 644,799, Doha is located on the central-east portion of Qatar, bordered by the Persian Gulf on its coast. It's lies between latitue of 25.28 and longitude of 51.52.

How to Reach Qatar?

TWe have provided the information here on How to Reach Qatar. If you are flying to Qatar, you will arrive at the Hamad International Airport in Doha, the country's capital. You can take a bus from Saudi Arabia to Qatar. Within Qatar, there are fixed bus routes. Customs, on the other hand, can take up to four hours, especially during off-hours. Saudi Arabia is the only land route to Qatar.

Eight Municipalities of Qatar

Qatar has been divided into eight municipalities; Al Shamal, Al Khor, Al-Shahaniya, Umm Salal, Al Daayen, Doha, Al Rayyan and Al Wakrah

S.N	Municipality (Baladiyah)	Population (2015)	Area
1	Al Shamal	8,794	859.8 km2 (332.0 sq mi)
2	Al Khor	202,031	1,613.30 km2 (622.8 sq mi)
3	Al-Shahaniya	187,571	3,309 km2 (1,277.60 sq mi)
4	Umm Salal	90,835	318.4 km2 (122.9 sq mi)
5	Al Daayen	54,339	290.2 km2 (112 sq mi)
6	Ad Dawhah (Doha)	956,457	202.7 km2 (78.3 sq mi)
7	Al Rayyan	605,712	2,450 km2 (946 sq mi)
8	Al Wakrah	299,037	2,577.70 km2 (995.2 sq mi)

Qatar Facts & Information

Country	Qatar
Continent	Asia
Coordinates	25.3, 51.516667
Capital of Qatar	Doha
Largest City	Doha
Administrative Divisions	8 Municipalities
Qatar National Day	18 December (1878)
Area of Qatar	4,471 sq mi, 11,581 sq km [Land - 100%, Water- 0%]
Coastline	563 km (350 mi)
Neighboring Country	Saudi Arabia 60 km (37 mi)
Population of Qatar	2,795,484(139th)(2022 Estimate)
Official Language	Arabic, Common languages (English)
Currency of Qatar	Riyal (QAR)
ISO Alpha-2 Code	QA
ISO Alpha-3 Code	QAT
ISO Numeric Code	634
Qatar GDP PPP (2022 est.)	$303.596 billion (62st)
GDP (PPP) per capita	$113,675(4th)
GDP (nominal) 2022 estimate	$221.369 billion(55th)
Qatar HDI	0.855 (42nd)
Qatar Calling code	+974
Qatar Time Zone	UTC+3 (AST)
Climate	arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers
Natural Resources	Petroleum, Natural gas, Fish
Natural hazards	Haze, dust storms, sandstorms common
Highest point	Qurayn Abu al Bawl, 103 m (338 ft)
Lowest point	Persian Gulf, 0 m (0 ft)
Airport	Hamad International Airport (DOH), Doha International Airport (DIA)
Metro Train	Doha Metro (Rapid transit) Area served - Red Line (Doha,Lusail, Hamad International Airport, Al Wakra, Education City) Green Line - Al Mansoura,Al Qassar, Gold Line - Al Azizyah, Ras Bu Aboud
Ports	Doha Port, RasLaffan, Masaieed and Al Ruwais.
Internet TLD	.qa
Official Website	https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/

Qatar Geography

Qatar, a nation in the Middle East of the Asian continent, is situated on the Arabian Peninsula's northeastern coast. The country has a land border with Saudi Arabia, as well as sea borders with Bahrain, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. With a total land size of 11,610 square kilometers, Qatar is a nation located on a peninsula in the Persian Gulf. The Qatar peninsula is roughly rectangular in shape and measures around 100 miles (160 km) from north to south and 50 miles (80 km) from east to west. Geographically, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are near neighbors to Qatar. Salt flats and sloping desert plains make up Qatar interior. Its highest point is at the Qurayn Abu al-Bawl in the south. Qatar is among the world's driest nations, with only 81 millimeters of yearly rainfall on average. Except for a few acacia trees and coconut and date palms, there aren't many wild trees. But during the cooler months, when rain and dew gather in cracks and wadis (river beds), some areas of the interior plains briefly blossom.

Stadiums in Qatar

For the 64 games, seven brand-new stadiums have been constructed in and around Doha. Know every location that will host the FIFA World Cup in 2022. Qatar will host the FIFA World Cup in 2022 from November 20 to December 18. The FIFA World Cup 2022, the 22nd edition of the international football competition, is projected to be a memorable one because it would be the first World Cup to be hosted by a Middle Eastern nation. During the FIFA World Cup 2022, 32 teams will compete in 64 games at eight stadiums distributed over five different Qatari cities. The Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail, Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, and Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, and Stadium 974 and Al Thumama Stadium in Doha are the venues chosen to host the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 matches for each group were allocated to the following stadiums:

Groups A, B, E, F: Al Bayt Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Al Thumama Stadium, Ahmad bin Ali Stadium

Groups C, D, G, H: Lusail Iconic Stadium, Stadium 974, Education City Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium

Stadium	City	Capacity
Lusail Iconic Stadium	Lusail	80,000
Al Bayt Stadium	Al Khor	60,000
Ras Abu Aboud Stadium	Doha	40,000
Al Thumama Stadium	Doha	40,000
Education City Stadium	Al Rayyan	45,350
Ahmed bin Ali Stadium	Al Rayyan	44,740
Khalifa International Stadium	Al Rayyan	40,000
Al Janoub Stadium	Al Wakrah	40,000

Places to Visit in Qatar

Qatar offers a unique experience to the visitors and travelers. If you want an adventurous vacation, head to Qatar where you can go skydiving over the Arabian Gulf, scuba dive in its seas, climb sand dunes, and explore historic forts. A desert safari excursion is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Qatar. There are so many places to visit in Qatar. Some of them are Msheireb Museums, National Museum Of Qatar, Katara Cultural Village, Radwani House, Film City, Museum Of Islamic Art, Al Zubarah Fort, Barzan Towers and so on. Qatar has an established social services system and a high standard of living as a result of its oil resources. One can enjoy and derive maximum pleasure by visiting the places in Qatar.

The top attractions to visit in Qatar are Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif, Doha Corniche, The Pearl-Qatar, Katara - The Cultural Village Foundation, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern, Zubara Fort, Aspire Park, Aspire Tower, Abdullah Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic, The Pearl Monument, Aqua Park Qatar, Banana Island, Katara Beach, Barzan Towers, AlKoot Fort, Purple Islandand National Museum of Qatar.

Cities in Qatar

There are nine cities in Qatar. Doha is the largest city of Qatar and the capital of Qatar. Al Khor is a city in Qatar's northwestern region. It is the municipal capital of Al Khor and Al Thakira and one of Qatar's major oil and gas hubs. Al Khor is home to some of Qatar's most vibrant natural wonders, including the ancient Ain Hleetan Well and the Al Khor Towers, the Thakira Mangroves, Purple Island, Al Farkiah Beach, and, last but not least, the Al Khor Park and Zoo and the Al Bayt Stadium, which hosted the first FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match. Dukhan is an industrial city in western Qatar, Oil was discovered in the city and it quickly gained popularity. Madinat Al Shamal is another yet popular city situated in Qatar's northernmost region. Among the well-known cities in Qatar are Al Ruwais, Abu Dhalouf, and Mesaieed.

Largest Cities in Qatar

	Name	Municipality	Population	Latitude/Longitude
1	Doha	Baladīyat ad Dawḩah	644,799	25.285 / 51.531
2	Al Rayyan	Baladīyat ar Rayyān	272,465	25.292 / 51.424
3	Umm Şalāl Muḩammad	Baladīyat Umm Şalāl	29,391	25.415 / 51.406
4	Al Wakrah	Al Wakrah	26,436	25.172 / 51.603
5	Al Khor	Al Khor	18,923	25.684 / 51.506
6	Ash Shīḩānīyah	Al-Shahaniya	8,380	25.371 / 51.223
7	Dukhān	Al-Shahaniya	7,250	25.425 / 50.782
8	Musay'īd	Al Wakrah	5,769	24.992 / 51.551
9	Madīnat ash Shamāl	Madīnat ash Shamāl	5,267	26.129 / 51.201
10	Al Wukayr	Al Wakrah	5,146	25.151 / 51.537
11	Ar Ruways	Madīnat ash Shamāl	3,334	26.14 / 51.215
12	Umm Bāb	Baladīyat ar Rayyān	2,500	25.214 / 50.807

Qatar Population

With a population of approximately 2.9 million, Qatar is the 141st most populous nation in the world. The majority of Qatar's population around 99.2% lives in cities and urban areas. Doha, the capital and largest city of Qatar, is home to more than 2.38 million people. This indicates that Doha is a place of residence to more than 82% of Qatar's total population. With around 88,000 residents, Al Wakrah ranks second in terms of population in Qatar. Mesaieed is Qatar's third-largest city, with a population of around 35,000 people.

Economey of Qatar

Qatar has one of the largest economies in the world, consistently placing in the top ten richest nations according to data from the World Bank, the United Nations, and the International Monetary Fund Based on GDP per capita. Qatar's economy has grown drastically since 1949. Natural gas production and export, which began in 1949 after petroleum was initially discovered there in 1939, are the main sources of Qatar's economic prosperity. The cornerstones of Qatar's economy, petroleum and natural gas, which generate more than 70% of the country's total government revenue, more than 60% of its gross domestic product, and almost 85% of its export profits. Qatar is the second-largest exporter of natural gas and has the third-largest known natural gas reserve in the world.

The government has made an effort to develop the fishing and agricultural industries by providing interest-free loans, although food production still accounts for a very small portion of the country's GDP (GDP). Agriculture is severely constrained by the lack of fertile land and water, and a significant amount of the nation's food supply must be imported. However, the increased production of fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, squash, and eggplant that Qatar currently exports to neighboring Persian Gulf nations has been aided by the use of sewage water discharge and desalinated water for irrigation. By the conclusion of the 20th century, production of milk, cereal grains, and meat had also started to rise.

Qatar has made an effort to industrialize in order to diversify its economy. The manufacturing industry is largely made up of major companies with combined state and international private ownership. Additionally, it has been attempted to produce cement and flour. The Qatar Central Bank was established in 1993. It delivers banking services for the government and creates the Qatari rial, the country's unit of currency.

Distance from Doha to Other Qatar Cities

City	Distance	Mileage
Doha to Ar Rayyan	10 km	6 miles
Doha to Al Khawr	45 km	28 miles
Doha to Al Rayyan	43.63 km	27 miles
Doha to Lusail	46 Km	28.5 miles
Doha to Baladiyat ar Rayyan	1 km	1 miles
Doha to Madinat ash Shamal	98 km	61 miles
Doha to Dukhān	92 km	92 km
Doha to Baladiyat Umm Salal	1 km	1 miles
Doha to Al Wakrah	15 km	9 miles
Doha to Baladiyat ad Dawhah	1 km	1 miles
Doha to Baladiyat az Za`ayin	1 km	1 miles