Qatar Quick Facts…
Official Name | State of Qatar |
Common Name | Qatar – /kəˈtɑɹ/ |
Nationality | Qatari(s) – noun, Qatari – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1971 (from the United Kingdom) |
Administrative Divisions | 8 municipalities |
Total Population | 2.6 million (#143) with 99.4% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Doha (capital city), Ar-Rayyan |
Major Languages | Arabic (official) |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 100% of total population |
Currency | Qatari Rials (QAR) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $260.2 billion – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $96,600 (#6) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 11,586 sq km / 4,473 sq mi (#164) with 0% water area |
Geographic Region | Asia – Western Asia |
Bordering Countries | Saudi Arabia |
Bordering Water Bodies | Persian Gulf |
National Anthem: “Al-Salam Al-Amiri” (The Amiri Salute)