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Qatar Facts

Qatar, state and independent emirate on the Arabian Peninsula coast towards the Persian Gulf; 11 440 km2, 2.8 million residents (2019).Qatar is located on a peninsula that has a land connection in the south and extends 180 km north. The country borders the south to Saudi Arabia. In 2001, a long-standing border dispute with Saudi Arabia was resolved and the final border demarcation was carried out in 2008. The capital is Doha (521,300 residents, 2011).

Qatar Country Flag

Country facts

  • Dawlat al-Qaṭar / State of Qatar
  • Country abbreviation: QA
  • Area: 11 440 km2
  • Population (2019): 2.8 million residents
  • Capital: Doha
  • Main languages: Arabic
  • State: Monarchy
  • Head of State: Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (emir)
  • Head of Government: Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani
  • Per capita GDP (2018): US $ 69,026
  • GNI per capita (2018): US $ 61,190
  • Currency unit: 1 Qatar riyal = 100 dirhams
  • Currency code: QAR
  • Country Dialing (Telephony): 974
  • Internet domain name: qa
  • Time difference compared to Sweden: +2
  • National Day: September 3 (Independence Day, 1971)

Nature

  • Land use: agricultural land (1%), other (99%)
  • Highest mountain: Qurayn Abu al Bawl (103 m asl)

Population

  • Population density (2019): 245 residents per km2
  • Natural population growth (2019): 0.9%; birth number 10 ‰, death number 1 ‰
  • Age structure (2019): 0-14 years (14%), 15-64 (85%), 65- (1%)
  • Average life expectancy (2019): men 79 years, women 82 years
  • Infant mortality (2019): 6 per 1,000 live births
  • Population forecast 2050: 4 million residents
  • HDI (2017): 0.856 (place 37 of 189)
  • Urbanization rate (2019): 100%
  • Most populous city (2011): Doha (521,300 residents)

Business

  • Industry’s contribution to GDP (2017): industry (50%), service (50%)
  • Exports (2017): US $ 67,500 million
  • Main export products: natural gas, oil products
  • Main exporting countries: Japan, South Korea, India
  • Imports (2017): US $ 30,770 million
  • Main import products: machinery, transport, food
  • Main Importing Countries: United States, China, United Arab Emirates
  • Railway network: nothing in operation

Qatar is a flat limestone plateau that rises from east to west. Sand dunes occur in the country’s southern and southeastern parts, while the rest of the country is occupied by rock and sand deserts. Coral reefs occur on the coast. Qatar has a hot desert climate, where the temperature in summer can reach up to 44 °C.

The country is an emirate dominated by the ruling Al Thani family with all the power of the head of state, the emir. He is also prime minister and appoints the government. Parliament is missing and political parties are not allowed. The country became independent in 1971.

Since Qatar has few exploitable natural resources and less than 1% of its land is suitable for agriculture, the country before oil was discovered in 1939 was one of the world’s poorest countries. Traditional business was based mainly on fishing, pearl fishing and some nomadic livestock management. The exploitation of oil and gas deposits has made Qatar one of the world’s richest countries. The state influence on the economy is significant. The oil sector was nationalized in 1976, and the state owns all agricultural land and is responsible for most of the other economic activities. The private sector is mainly in trade and service industries.

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Read more:

  • Qatar Population
  • Where is Qatar Located?
  • Currency in Qatar
  • Qatar Holidays
  • Embassies of Qatar
  • Qatar Airports
  • What is the Capital of Qatar? Doha
  • Qatar Major Imports
  • Qatar Import Restrictions
  • Qatar Flag and Meaning
  • Qatar Major Exports
  • Qatar Major Trade Partners
  • List of Foreign Embassies in Qatar

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