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Welcome to Qatar

 

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Emir of the state of Qatar

 

 

 

Qatar is an oil and gas-rich nation, with the third largest gas reserves and the second highest GDP per capita in the world. An absolute monarchy, Qatar has been ruled by the al-Thani family since the mid-1800s and has since transformed itself from a poor British protectorate noted mainly for pearling into an independent state with significant oil and natural gas revenues.

 

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The State of Qatar

 

Capital: Doha

 

Official Language: Arabic

 

Government: Emirate - Emir Hamad bin Khalifa - Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim

 

Area: Total 11,437 km2 

 

Population:  -  2010 census 1,696,563[1] (148th)

 

GDP (PPP): 2010 estimate - Total $102.147 billion - Per capita $90,149

 

GDP (nominal): 2010 estimate - Total $110.844 billion - Per capita $81,963

 

Currency: Riyal (QAR)

 

Main Exports: Oil, gas

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Qatar is an oil-rich peninsula jutting into the Arabian Gulf between Bahrain and the UAE. Most of the country consists of sand dunes and salt flats. The northern area contains most of the historic sites, including Umm Salal Mohammed, a large village dominated by the ruins of a 19th century fort. Due to the oil and gas revenues, citizens have a living standard that is almost as high as Western Europe and is a vacation enclave (known for its excellent beaches along the west coast, water sports and pearl diving) as well an active international business location. Qatar's strength is derived from its oil and gas revenues. The government has ownership interests in most economic sectors, including oil and gas production, petrochemicals, and the steel and fertilizer industries. Government policy recognizes the need to promote greater private investment in core industrial projects. It limits its investment activity to areas in which private capital is unavailable or government participation is believed to be in the national interest.

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P.O. Box: 17074

Doha, Qatar

Tel: (+974)  44112710 

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Fax.: (+974)  44981843

Mobile: (+974)  55712688

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