State of Qatar is located in the Middle East of the Asian Continent, with a population of 1,951,591, making it the 147th largest
national population. Its capital and largest city is Doha with a total population of 1,450,000. The country encompasses 11,586
square kilometers making it the 166th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia.
Amir Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani is recognized as the Chief of State and along with Crown Prince Tamim bin Hamad bin
Khalifa al-Thani achieves that status through heredity and holds that position for life or abdication. Prime Minister Hamad bin
Jasim bin Jabir al-Thani is recognized as the Head of Government and, along with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad bin Abdallah
al-Mahmud achieves that status through appointment by the Emir and holds that position at the premier’s pleasure. Its form of
government is an Emirate and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 9th of June 2005.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Arabic and English. It counts among its major religions Muslim, Christian
and other faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 6 AM, 5 FM, 1 Short Wave and 1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Qurayn Abu al Bawl, its highest point at 103 meters and the Persian Gulf, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Persian Gulf, which measures 563 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are crude oil production and refining,
ammonia, fertilizers, petrochemicals, steel reinforcing bars, cement and commercial ship repair. Its official currency is the
Qatar Rial.
Here’s something you may not know about Qatar. Ruled by the al-Thani family since the mid-1800s, Qatar transformed itself
from a poor British protectorate, noted mainly for pearling, into an independent state with significant oil and natural gas
revenues.
national population. Its capital and largest city is Doha with a total population of 1,450,000. The country encompasses 11,586
square kilometers making it the 166th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia.
Amir Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani is recognized as the Chief of State and along with Crown Prince Tamim bin Hamad bin
Khalifa al-Thani achieves that status through heredity and holds that position for life or abdication. Prime Minister Hamad bin
Jasim bin Jabir al-Thani is recognized as the Head of Government and, along with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad bin Abdallah
al-Mahmud achieves that status through appointment by the Emir and holds that position at the premier’s pleasure. Its form of
government is an Emirate and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 9th of June 2005.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Arabic and English. It counts among its major religions Muslim, Christian
and other faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 6 AM, 5 FM, 1 Short Wave and 1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Qurayn Abu al Bawl, its highest point at 103 meters and the Persian Gulf, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Persian Gulf, which measures 563 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are crude oil production and refining,
ammonia, fertilizers, petrochemicals, steel reinforcing bars, cement and commercial ship repair. Its official currency is the
Qatar Rial.
Here’s something you may not know about Qatar. Ruled by the al-Thani family since the mid-1800s, Qatar transformed itself
from a poor British protectorate, noted mainly for pearling, into an independent state with significant oil and natural gas
revenues.
| Beach in the town of Al Khor on the Persian Gulf- Qatar's lowest point and waterway |
| Camel racing |
| Doha- Qatar's capital and largest city |
| Two Qatari men relaxing on the "beach" desert |
| View from Qurayan Abu al Bawl- Qatar's highest point |
| Tradtional Qatari clothes |
| Abi's Home Page |
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QATAR
Updated 23 February 2013
Updated 23 February 2013
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
less than 0.1% (2009 est.)
less than 200
less than 100
less than 200
less than 100
| Spices in the Souq (Souq is Arab for Market) |
| Falconeering- a major sport in Qatar |
| Traditional Qatari bread |
| Pearl monument to Qatar's pre-oil past |
| Al Wakrah- Qatar's easternmost point on the Persian Gulf |
| Al Zubara Fort at Madinat ash Shamal- Qatar's northernmost point |
| As Salwa on Qatar's border with Saudi Arabia |
| Dukhan- Qatar's westernmost point on the Gulf of Bahrain |
| Hawar Island which is claimed by both Qatar and Bahrain |
| Soudanthil- Qatar's southernmost point on the border with the United Arab Emirates |
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