Qatar

West Asia, Qatar
Qatar

People from Qatar are called:

Male/General:

Qatari

Pronunciation:

/ˈkɑːtɑːri/

Quick Facts

Population:
2,716,391 (2024 est.)
Country:
Qatar
Region:
West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

Possibly from 'Qatara', meaning 'pointed'. The demonym is 'Qatari'.

About Qatar

  • Capital city: Doha.
  • Small peninsula nation with vast natural gas reserves.
  • One of the world's richest countries per capita.
  • Hosted FIFA World Cup 2022.
  • Known for modern architecture, Al Jazeera, and ambitious development.

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