Qatar

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

State of Qatar
Dawlat Qatar

Image:Qatar_flag_medium.png coat of arms Flag of Qatar (Full size)
National motto: none
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Official language	Arabic
Capital	Doha
(optionally) Capitalīs 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

Table of contents

1 History 2 Politics 3 Cities 4 Geography 5 Economy 6 Demographics 7 Culture 8 Miscellaneous topics 9 External links

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

• Communications in Qatar
• Transportation in Qatar
• Military of Qatar
• Foreign relations of Qatar

External links

• Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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