Qatar is a small peninsula country located in West Asia, specifically on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is situated on the southern shore of the Persian Gulf and is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south. The rest of Qatar is surrounded by the waters of the Persian Gulf. The country covers an area of about 11,586 square kilometers. The capital city of Qatar is Doha. It lies in the Middle East within the northern and eastern hemispheres of the Earth.