Wikijunior:Asia/Qatar

Qatar officially the State of Qatar is a country in West Asia. Its capital is Doha.

Where is Qatar?
It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East; it shares its sole land border with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its territory surrounded by the Persian Gulf. The Gulf of Bahrain, an inlet of the Persian Gulf, separates Qatar from nearby Bahrain.

How many people live in Qatar?
The number of people in Qatar fluctuates considerably depending on the season, since the country relies heavily on migrant labour. In early 2017, the population was 2.6 million, with foreigners making up a vast majority. Only 313,000 (12%) were Qatari citizens, while the remaining 2.3 million were expatriates.

What are the most common languages in Qatar?
Arabic is the common language in Qatar.

What is the most common religion in Qatar?
Islam is the predominant religion and is the state religion of Qatar.

What is the sport of Qatar?
Football is the most popular sports in Qatar.