Country (long form) |
State of Qatar |
Capital |
Doha |
Total Area |
4,415.85 sq mi 11,437.00 sq km (slightly smaller than Connecticut) |
Population |
769,152 (July 2001 est.) |
Estimated Population in 2050 |
1,239,216 |
Languages |
Arabic (official), English commonly used as a second language |
Literacy |
79% total, 79% male, 80% female (1995 est.) |
Religions |
Muslim 95% |
Life Expectancy |
70.16 male, 75.21 female (2001 est.) |
Government Type |
traditional monarchy |
Currency |
1 Qatari riyal (QR) = 100 dirhams |
GDP (per capita) |
$20,300 (2000 est.) |
Industry |
crude oil production and refining, fertilizers, petrochemicals, steel reinforcing bars, cement |
Agriculture |
fruits, vegetables; poultry, dairy products, beef; fish |
Arable Land |
1% |
Natural Resources |
petroleum, natural gas, fish |
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