Qatar is an Arab country in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south; otherwise, the Persian Gulf surrounds the state.

Area

Total 11,437 km2 (164th)
Water (%) negligible

Population

2010 estimate 1,696,563 (148th)
Density 123.2/km2 (123rd)
319.1/sq mi

Currency: Riyal (QAR)

Time zone

AST (UTC+3)
Summer (DST) (not observed) (UTC+3)

Drives on the right


Internet TLD: .qa

Calling code: 974