Qatar Facts

Interesting Qatar Facts for Kids

Qatar Pictures by: 1. Doha by Kaleff at sxc, 2.Falconry by Jan Smith, 3. Doha by Vobios

Here are our easy to read Qatar Facts for Kids which were researched by kids and edited by us.

Qatar’s Soccer Worldcup 2022 takes place in this Middle Eastern country – under the hot desert sun and that is really different!

So we checked our clever books again to find more fascinating facts about the country on the Arab peninsula for you. Enjoy!

Qatar Facts at a Glance

Here are some interesting Qatar Facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids.

  • Population: about 3 million people live in Qatar (2022)
  • Capital City: Doha (Al Dawha in Arabic)
  • Language: Arabic
  • Literacy: About 97% can read and write.
  • Religions: Islam is the official religion. There are mainly Muslims 68%, Christians (mainly Copts) 14%, Hindus 14%, Buddhists 3%
  • Currency: 1 Qatari Riyal = 100 fils
  • Government: Absolute Monarchy. The country is ruled by the Al Thani family. Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, rules the country since 2013. The Sharia law is followed in Qatar. This is a religious law which partly follows the Islam traditions.
  • National Symbols: Qatari flag, Arabian Oryx (national animal). The name ‘Qatar‘ was first used by the Roman writer Pliny the Elder and referred to the inhabitants of the region called Catharra. 
  • History: Doha, the capital of Qatar, once was a fishing village, where pearl fishers were looking for their fortunes and also a famous centre for horse and camel breeding. Qatar was a popular stop with traders exploring and shipping goods from India and China. After World War I, Qatar became a British Protectorate in 1916. The country only gained independence from British rule in 1971.