Qatar is a small, wealthy Gulf nation located on a desert peninsula along the west coast of the Persian Gulf, known for its rapid modernization, vast natural gas reserves, and the global city of Doha, its capital.

🇶🇦 Qatar is an independent emirate occupying a compact peninsula north of Saudi Arabia, surrounded by the Persian Gulf. Its territory is mostly flat, arid desert, with settlements concentrated along the coast—especially in Doha, where most of the population lives.

🏙️ Capital: DohaDoha is a modern coastal city with a skyline of glass towers, museums, and cultural districts. Once a small pearling village, it transformed dramatically after oil and gas development in the mid‑20th century.