Qatari Riyal - The Currency of Qatar

Qatari Riyal or QAR is the official currency of the State of Qatar issued by the Central bank of Qatar. 1 Qatari Riyal or 1 QAR is divided into 100 dirhams or DHs. The Banknotes of Qatari Riyal are available in 1,10,50,100 and 500 QAR notes and the coins in 25 and 50 dirhams.

Images of Qatari Riyal and dirhams.

The Qatari Coins

Qatari Riyal 1

Qatari Riyal 5

Qatari Riyal 10

Qatari Riyal 50

Qatari Riyal 100

Qatari Riyal 500

The exchange rate of 1 USD is approximately 3.6 QAR. Click here to go back to Qatar Guide.

Qatar Flag - The Flag of Qatar

Qatar flag is maroon with a broad white serrated band on the hoist side having nine white points.

• Qatar flag has undergone many changes since 1949 and current pattern is adopted on 9th July 1971.
• The flag proportion is 11:28 and often used as 2:3 or 2:5.
• The approximate color value for Maroon: Pantone 222 c / CMYK (%) C 0 - M 100 - Y 15 - K 60
• At first glance, the flag of Qatar will appear almost similar to the flag of Bahrain, but you can easily distinguish as their color and proportions are different. Flag of Bahrain uses red instead of maroon with a proportion of 3:5. This similarity shows the intertwined history.

Qatar Facts & Figures

Qatar Facts & Figures - A Complete Factsheet

Country Name: State of Qatar (دولة قطر )
Nationality: Qatari

Official Language: Arabic
Other Languages: English (Commonly used as a second language), Hindi, Malayalam
Ethnic Groups: Arab 40%, Indian 18%, Pakistani 18%, Iranian 10%, other 14%

Capital: Doha
Cities: Doha, Dukhan, Al-Khor, Al-Shamal, Umm Saeed (Masaeed), Al-Wakra
Administrative Divisions: 10 municipalities (baladiyat, singular - baladiyah); Ad Dawhah, Al Ghuwayriyah, Al Jumayliyah, Al Khawr, Al Wakrah, Ar Rayyan, Jarayan al Batinah, Madinat ash Shamal, Umm Saeed (Masaeed), Umm Salal

Currency: Qatari Riyal (QAR)
GDP per Capita: $87,600
Exchange Rate: 1 QAR = 0.272 USD (approx); 1 USD = 3.66 QAR (approx)

Flag: Maroon with a broad white serrated band on the hoist side having nine white points
Climate: arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers
Time Zone: UTC+3

National Holidays: Independence Day 3rd September (1971), National Day 18th December
National Anthem: As Salam al Amiri

Government Type: Emirate (Monarchy)
Legal System: Islamic law or Sharia is followed for personal and family matters and the civil code for other matters; discretionary system of law controlled by the Amir
Political Parties: None

Population: 824,789 (July 2008 est.)
Area: 11,437 sq km
Costline: 563 km

Main Airport: Doha International Airport
Ports & Harbours: Doha, Ras Laffan, Umm Saeed (Masaeed)
Driving: On right

Telecom & ISP: Qatar Telecom (Q-Tel)
International Dialing Code: +974
Internet Country Code: .qa

Electricity: 220-240 V
Video System: PAL

Natural Resources: Natural gas, Petroleum, Fish, Pearl

Please refer to the Qatar Guide for detailed information.

Detailed Map of Qatar - Road Map - Interactive Travel Map

Detailed map of Qatar includes the detailed road map which can be used for your travel needs in Doha Qatar, and an interactive Google satellite map to have an ariel view of the country.

Use the navigation controls on the top left corner which will guide you through Qatar, once you double click on a certain area of the map it'll be zoomed to give you a better view.

Detailed Road Map of Qatar

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Detailed Satellite Map of Qatar

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