Qatar has Doha as its capital and is home to Al Thumama Stadium. The country occupies a peninsula extending northward from the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
Doha is Qatar’s largest city and the center of its government, finance, and population. The city’s skyline, museums, and waterfront developed rapidly alongside the country’s energy wealth.
Al Thumama Stadium was one of the venues used for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Its design was inspired by the gahfiya, a traditional cap worn by men and boys in the region.
Qatar is sometimes confused with nearby Bahrain or the United Arab Emirates. Qatar is a peninsula-based state with a single land border, shared with Saudi Arabia; Bahrain is an island kingdom, while the UAE lies farther southeast.