Qatar Geographically Trivia Quiz

Answer: Saudi Arabia

The nation of Qatar is part of the Qatar Peninsula that is located on the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Qatar's main landmass is located just 30 kilometers (19 miles) from the island nation of Bahrain.

Answer: Persian Gulf

In addition to Qatar, the Persian Gulf also borders Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Some major cities located on this important body of water include Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kuwait City, and Manama. The surface area of the Persian Gulf is 251,000 km2 and it has an average depth of 50 meters.

Answer: Arabian oryx

The Arabian oryx was declared extinct in the wild around 1970. Zoos and other conservation organizations were able to keep the species alive and eventually the Arabian oryx was reintroduced to the wild in 1980. In 2011, its status was changed from endangered to vulnerable, becoming the first animal to reach this status after having previously been declared extinct in the wild.

Answer: Inland Sea

Interestingly in the 2010 census, for Khawr al Udayd there were 42 inhabitants, all of which were male. During the 1830s, many of the residents of eastern Qatar would actually assist pirates in their pillaging and the British eventually sent a naval force to the area. Over time the tensions rose to the point where Abu Dhabi and Qatar were in a state of war for about 10 years during the 1870s and 1880s.

Answer: Doha

Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani is often called the founder of Qatar and he is celebrated as the man that led the resistance against the Ottoman army in the late 19th century. Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani became the Emir of Qatar at the age of 33 following the abdication of his father in 2013. Located on the Persian Gulf on the eastern coast of Qatar, Doha is the country's capital and largest city.

Answer: Dukhan

The state oil agency Qatar Petroleum controls access to the city of Dukhan and a special permit is needed to enter the city. In 2016, the Dukhan Oil Field had a production of about 335,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Not surprisingly given this production, Qatar was a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries in 2016.

Answer: Qurayn Abu al Bawl

Qurayn Abu al Bawl is located in southern Qatar near the border with Saudi Arabia. The lowest point of Qatar is at sea level along the Persian Gulf. The total coastline of Qatar is 563 kilometers (350 miles) and along the coast, there are several coral reefs and natural salt flats.

Answer: Halul Island

Halul Island was totally transformed from a relatively undeveloped area in the early 1900s when pearling boats frequented the area to an industrial area holding 5 million barrels of crude oil. Due to its location in the Persian Gulf, Halul Island is susceptible to a northwesterly wind called a shamal that can cause massive sandstorms.

Answer: Zubarah

Zubarah was founded in the mid-1700s by merchants from Kuwait who utilized it as a center for trade and pearl fishing. The area is considered to provide an understanding of life on the Persian Gulf before the 20th century discovery of oil that totally transformed lifestyles and the economy.

Answer: Al Rayyan

In 2010, the census registered a population of 468,695 people in the Al Rayyan municipality, well below that of Doha's population of 796,947 in 2010. The main settlement is also called Al Rayyan and it is known for its ancient castles, universities, and public gardens.