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Qatar

State of Qatar (Arabic: دولة قطر) is an emirate in the Middle East.

State of Qatar
Dawlat Qatar

coat of arms

Flag of Qatar (Full size)

National motto: none

Official language Arabic

Capital Doha

(optionally) Capital´s coordinates X° X' N/S, X° X' E/W

Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa

Area
- Total
- % water Ranked 157th
11,437 km²
Negligible

Population
- Total (July 2000 est.)
- Density Ranked 154th
769,152
69/km²

Independence
- Recognised
September 3, 1971

Currency Qatari riyal (QR) = 100 dirhams

Time zone UTC +3

National anthem National Anthem of Qatar

Internet TLD .QA

Calling Code 974

History

Main article: History of Qatar

Politics

Main article: Politics of Qatar

Cities

Main article: Cities of Qatar

Geography

Main article: Geography of Qatar

Economy

Main article: Economy of Qatar

Demographics

Main article: Demographics of Qatar

Culture

Main article: Culture of Qatar

Music of Qatar

Holidays
Date English Name Local Name Remarks

September 3, 1971 Independence Day

Miscellaneous topics

External links

Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Countries of the world | Middle East

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