Home › Countries of the world › Qatar
Qatar — silhouette, capital and facts
Qatar is in Asia and its capital is Doha. With about 2.9 million people and 11,586 km², it ranks 158th in area and 134th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Qatar, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Doha
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 2.9 million
- Area
- 11,586 km²
- Language
- Arabic
- Currency
- Qatari riyal
- Flag colors
- maroon, white
Borders
Qatar shares a land border with 1 country: Saudi Arabia.
Fun facts about Qatar
- Qatar was the first Arab country to host a men's soccer World Cup, in 2022.
- Qatar is a peninsula in the Persian Gulf whose only land border is with Saudi Arabia.
- Falconry is such a strong tradition in Qatar that Doha's Souq Waqif even has a market just for falcons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Qatar?
The capital of Qatar is Doha.
Which continent is Qatar in?
Qatar is in Asia.
Which countries border Qatar?
Qatar shares a land border with 1 country: Saudi Arabia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Qatar?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Qatar is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Qatar?
Qatar was the first Arab country to host a men's soccer World Cup, in 2022. Qatar is a peninsula in the Persian Gulf whose only land border is with Saudi Arabia. Falconry is such a strong tradition in Qatar that Doha's Souq Waqif even has a market just for falcons.
More countries in Asia
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Qatar. It is only an approximation.
See all countries in Asia with flags, capitals and fun facts.