Qatar
Qatar has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1984. It is home to one World Heritage Site. All currently inscribed properties are listed under the Cultural category.
Qatar as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: September 12, 1984
Status: Acceptance
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 2011-2015, 2021-2025
Total of Mandate Years: 8
Total of Mandates: 2
WHC Electoral Group: V(b) (Arab States)
World Heritage Sites in Qatar (1)
Cultural: 1 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 0
- Al Zubarah Archaeological Site · Cultural
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (2)
- National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) · submitted: April 2, 2025
- Khor Al-Adaid natural reserve · submitted: March 18, 2008
Country Profile Qatar
Official Name: State of Qatar
Continent: Asia
Subregion: Western Asia
UNESCO Region: Arab States
Capital: Doha
Population (2024): 2,857,822
Land Area: 11,490 km²
Currency: Qatari riyal (QAR)