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How Big Is Qatar?

Qatar, located in Middle East, is the 163rd largest country in the world, covering approximately 11,586 square kilometers (4,473 square miles). That's roughly the same size as Connecticut. It is home to approximately 2.5 million people.

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11,586 km²
4,473 sq mi
#163 of 236 countries
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Qatar's Geography

Qatar has approximately 563 km of coastline. Within Asia, Qatar is the 44th largest of 52 countries, sitting between Timor-Leste and Lebanon. With 216 people per km², it is less densely populated than the Asian average of 961 per km².

How Far Across Is Qatar?

Qatar stretches approximately 185 km (115 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Long Island, and 90 km (56 mi) from east to west — roughly the length of Lake Tahoe. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 1 hours to drive across.

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How Big Is Qatar Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place Area vs Qatar
Rhode Island 2,706 km² (1,045 sq mi) 4.3× smaller
Qatar 11,586 km² (4,473 sq mi)
Belgium 30,528 km² (11,787 sq mi) 2.6× larger
Switzerland 41,277 km² (15,937 sq mi) 3.6× larger
Netherlands 41,543 km² (16,040 sq mi) 3.6× larger
South Korea 99,720 km² (38,502 sq mi) 9× larger

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Qatar at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 11,586 km² (4,473 sq mi)
World Size Rank #163 of 236
Capital Doha
Population Density 216 per km²
Population 2.5 million people
Coastline 563 km
Life Expectancy 79.8 years
GDP per Capita $96,600 USD