State of Qatar (Qatar)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of Asia.

Its center lies at a latitude of 25.5 and longitude of 51.25.

State of Qatar also goes by the names, Al Qatar, Ca-ta, Catar, Cataria, Dawlat Qatar, Dawlat Qaţar, Katar, Katara, Kataras, Katari, Kataro, Kvatar, Qadar, Qatar, Qatar - qtr, Qatar - قطر, Qeter, Quatar, Shaikhdom of Qatar, Sheikhdom of Qatar, State of Qat

The prodominant languages spoken are ar-QA (Arabic) and its currency is the Rial (QAR), currently exchanging at 1 Qatari Riyal = 0.17359 British Pound Sterling 1 Qatari Riyal = 0.27473 US Dollar .

State of Qatar currently has a population of 840900 (estimate).

State of Qatar's neighbouring countries are, Saudi Arabia, .

Regions within State of Qatar

Largest Cities within State of Qatar


Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Qatar

Published: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:50:00 GMT

Travel Summary


  • There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks, although unlikely, could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. See Safety and Security - Terrorism.

  • Around 40,000 British tourists visit Qatar every year (Source: Qatar Immigration Department). 30 British nationals required consular assistance in Qatar in the period 01 April 2010 - 31 March 2011. See General - Consular Assistance Statistics.

  • You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.
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