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Country Facts:
Qatar vs. Israel

Learn about the similarities and differences between Qatar and Israel by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Qatar vs. Israel - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Qatar is 4 473 mi², while the surface area of Israel is 8 019 mi². This means that the area of Israel is 79.28% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
4 473 mi²
8 019 mi²

Coastline length

Qatar has a coastline of 349.8 mi, while Israel has a coastline of 169.6 mi.

349.8 mi
169.6 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Qatar is Doha, with a population of about 1 312 950 people. In contrast, the largest city in Israel is Jerusalem, where the population is 890 428.

1 312 950 ppl
890 428 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Qatar is Hazm al Mashabiyah, its height is 312 ft. The highest peak in Israel is Har Meron, which rises to a height of 3 963 ft.

312 ft
Hazm al Mashabiyah
3 963 ft
Har Meron

Highest recorded temperature

In Qatar, the highest temperature ever measured was 122.7°F and was recorded in Doha, while in Israel the highest temperature was 129.2°F and was recorded in Tirat Tzvi.

122.7°F
Doha
129.2°F
Tirat Tzvi

Lowest recorded temperature

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7.3°F
Tel Hatanim

Society

Qatar vs. Israel - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Qatar is about 2 881 053, while Israel is home to 8 655 535 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
2 881 053 ppl
8 655 535 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 79.6 years in Qatar and 83.2 years in Israel.

79.6 years
83.2 years

Average age

The average age is 33.7 years in Qatar and 30.4 years in Israel.

33.7 years
30.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.23% in Qatar and 1.45% in Israel.

1.23%
1.45%

Literacy

Literacy is 93.5% in Qatar and 97.8% in Israel.

93.5%
97.8%

Language

In Qatar, the main language is Arabic, and in Israel the primary language is Hebrew, Arabic.

arabic
hebrew, arabic

Religion

In Qatar, the main religion is Islam; in Israel, the main religion is Judaism.

islam
judaism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

2 929 800 ppl
Ranking: 62/174
2 799 000 ppl
Ranking: 63/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Qatar: 89 935 Int$. Israel: 42 391 Int$.

89 935 Int$
Ranking: 4/194
42 391 Int$
Ranking: 32/194

Currency

Qatar: Qatari Rial (QAR). Israel: New Israeli Sheqel (ILS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
QAR
Qatari Rial
ILS
New Israeli Sheqel

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Qatar: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Israel: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, H).

240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, H

Driving side

Qatar has right-hand traffic, Israel has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Qatar - January, February, March, November, December; Israel - May, June, September.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
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B107 USD - 125 USD
T159 USD - 199 USD

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