Qatar

Extracted Attributes

• Motto

  Allah, Nation, Emir

• Anthem

  As-Salam al-Amiri (Peace to the Emir)

• Capital

  Doha

• Location

  West Asia, Qatar Peninsula, northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula

• Current Emir

  Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

• Major Export

  Liquefied natural gas

• CO2 Emissions

  World's largest emitter per capita

• Official Name

  State of Qatar

• Ruling Family

  House of Thani

• Government Type

  Hereditary monarchy

• Natural Resources

  World's 3rd largest natural gas and oil reserves

• Official Religion

  Islam

• Human Rights Record

  Criticized for restrictions on civil liberties and treatment of migrant workers

• International Status

  Middle power in the Arab world, major non-NATO ally of the United States

• Geographic Coordinates

  25.3336984 N, 51.2295295 E

• Population (early 2017)

  2.6 million (313,000 Qatari citizens, 2.3 million expatriates)

• GDP (PPP) per capita ranking

  4th highest globally

• GNI per capita (Atlas method) ranking

  11th highest globally

• Human Development Index (HDI) ranking

  42nd globally, 3rd highest in Arab world

Timeline

• Mohammed bin Thani signed an agreement with Britain, recognizing Qatar's separate status. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  1868-XX-XX

• Qatar became a British protectorate. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  1916-XX-XX

• Oil reserves discovered in Qatar. (Source: BBC News)

  1939-XX-XX

• Oil revenues funded the expansion and modernization of Qatar's infrastructure. (Source: BBC News)

  1950s-XX-XX

• Qatar gained full independence from Britain. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia, BBC News)

  1971-XX-XX

• Doha officially became Qatar's capital. (Source: BBC News)

  1971-XX-XX

• Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani took power in a palace coup. (Source: BBC News)

  1972-XX-XX

• Hosted the AFC Asian Cup. (Source: Summary, DBPedia)

  1988-XX-XX

• First written constitution came into effect. (Source: BBC News)

  2005-XX-XX

• Hosted the Asian Games. (Source: Summary, DBPedia)

  2006-XX-XX

• Hosted the AFC Asian Cup. (Source: Summary, DBPedia)

  2011-XX-XX

• Qatar's population was 2.6 million. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia)

  2017-XX-XX

• Diplomatic crisis began with Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations launching a transport blockade. (Source: Summary, BBC News)

  2017-XX-XX

• Diplomatic crisis ended following a resolution between Saudi Arabia and Qatar. (Source: BBC News)

  2021-XX-XX

• Hosted the FIFA World Cup. (Source: Summary, DBPedia)

  2022-XX-XX

• Set to host the AFC Asian Cup. (Source: Summary, DBPedia)

  2023-XX-XX

• Set to host the Asian Games. (Source: Summary, DBPedia)

  2030-XX-XX

Qatar

Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a country in West Asia. It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East; it shares its sole land border with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its territory surrounded by the Persian Gulf. The Gulf of Bahrain, an inlet of the Persian Gulf, separates Qatar from nearby Bahrain. The capital is Doha, home to over 80% of the country's inhabitants. Most of the land area is made up of flat, low-lying desert. Qatar has been ruled as a hereditary monarchy by the House of Thani since Mohammed bin Thani signed an agreement with Britain in 1868 that recognised its separate status. Following Ottoman rule, Qatar became a British protectorate in 1916 and gained independence in 1971. The current emir is Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who holds nearly all executive, legislative, and judicial authority in an autocratic manner under the Constitution of Qatar. He appoints the prime minister and cabinet. The partially-elected Consultative Assembly can block legislation and has a limited ability to dismiss ministers. In early 2017, the population of Qatar was 2.6 million, although only 313,000 of them were Qatari citizens and 2.3 million were expatriates and migrant workers. Its official religion is Islam. The country has the fourth-highest GDP (PPP) per capita in the world and the eleventh-highest GNI per capita (Atlas method). It ranks 42nd in the Human Development Index, the third-highest HDI in the Arab world. It is a high-income economy, backed by the world's third-largest natural gas reserves and oil reserves. Qatar is one of the world's largest exporters of liquefied natural gas and the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide per capita. In the 21st century, Qatar emerged as both a major non-NATO ally of the United States and a middle power in the Arab world. Its economy has grown rapidly due to its resource-wealth, and its geopolitical power has risen through its media group, Al Jazeera Media Network, and reported financial support for rebel groups during the Arab Spring. Qatar also forms part of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Web Search Results

• Qatar - Wikipedia

  Qatar,( officially the State of Qatar,( is a country in West Asia. It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East; it shares its sole land border with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its territory surrounded by the Persian Gulf. The Gulf of Bahrain, an inlet of the Persian Gulf, separates Qatar from nearby Bahrain. The capital is Doha, home to over 80% of the country's inhabitants. Most of the land area is made up of flat, [...] The Qatari peninsula protrudes 160 kilometres (100 mi) into the Persian Gulf, north of Saudi Arabia. It lies between latitudes 24° and 27° N, and longitudes 50° and 52° E. Most of the country consists of a low, barren plain, covered with sand. To the southeast lies the Khor al Adaid ("Inland Sea"), an area of rolling sand dunes surrounding an inlet of the Persian Gulf. [...] | State of Qatar دولة قطر(Arabic) _Dawlat Qaṭar_ | | --- | | Image 5: Flag of Qatar Flag Image 6: Emblem of Qatar.svg "Emblem of Qatar") Emblem | | Motto:الله، الوطن، الأمير _Allāh, al-Waṭan, al-Amir_ "Allah, Nation, Emir" | | Anthem:السلام الأميري _As-Salām al-Amīrī_ "Peace to the Emir" | | Image 7: Location and extent of Qatar (dark green) on the Arabian Peninsula on the Arabian Peninsula") Location and extent of Qatar (dark green) on the Arabian Peninsula |

• Qatar country profile - BBC News

  # Qatar country profile This page is no longer being updated. It was last updated on 7 September 2023 Map of Qatar Qatar, once one of the poorest Gulf states, is one of the richest countries in the region today. Qatar has used income from its large gas reserves to bankroll its regional and global ambitions, including hosting the 2022 Fifa World Cup tournament - the first Arab and Muslim-majority country to do so. [...] 1939 - Oil reserves discovered. Exploitation is delayed by World War Two, but oil comes to replace pearling and fishing as Qatar's main source of revenue. 1950s - Oil revenues fund the expansion and modernisation of Qatar's infrastructure. 1971 - Qatar achieves full independence from Britain. 1972 - Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani takes power in a palace coup after infighting in the ruling family. [...] 2005 - First written constitution comes into effect, providing for some democratic reforms. 2017 - Diplomatic crisis as Saudi Arabia launches Arab transport blockade ostensibly in an attempt to get Qatar to cut its connections with radical and Islamist groups, and distance itself from Iran. The crisis ends in 2021 following a resolution between Saudi Arabia and Qatar Doha's traditional Souq Waqif and the Fanar tower Doha officially became Qatar's capital on its independence in 1971

• Qatar - The World Factbook - CIA

  # Qatar ## Photos of Qatar [...] View Details View Details Country Factsheet Travel Facts View Details ## ## Introduction ### Background Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic. ## Geography ### Location ### Geographic coordinates ### Map references ### Area comparison ranking: total 164 ### Area - comparative Area comparison map Area comparison map ### Land boundaries ### Coastline ### Maritime claims ### Climate ### Terrain ### Elevation ### Natural resources [...] ### School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education) ## Environment ### Environment - current issues ### Environment - international agreements ### Climate ### Land use ### Urbanization ### Air pollutants ### Waste and recycling ### Total water withdrawal ### Total renewable water resources ## Government ### Country name ### Government type ### Capital ### Administrative divisions ### Legal system ### Constitution ### International law organization participation

• Qatar | Today's latest from Al Jazeera

  Qatar Trump reaffirms US’s commitment to region at key Saudi summit US and Saudi Arabia sign slew of deals including a nearly $142bn defence agreement described as the largest of its kind. Israel ‘normalisation’ takes back seat as Trump announces Saudi deals In Riyadh, US president focuses on business, shifting from Biden’s policy that prioritised Saudi Arabian-Israeli ties. How much are US-Gulf investments worth? [...] Trump aims to drum up financial support for the US with his Middle East trip, but Iran and Gaza also hang in the balance. Israel executing ‘genocidal war’ against Palestinians, Qatar tells ICJ A senior Qatari diplomat told the ICJ that Israel is conducting a “genocidal war against the Palestinian people.” Saudi Arabia, Qatar to settle Syria’s outstanding debt to World Bank Syria’s arrears to the World Bank total roughly $15m. DR Congo, Rwanda agree to draft peace deal by May 2 [...] Iran’s FM visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar before nuclear talks with US in Oman The Iranian Foreign Ministry has confirmed there will be a technical delegation at the Iran-US talks on Sunday. Qatar leads Syria search for bodies of US hostages killed by ISIL: Report The search and rescue group has found the remains of three unidentified bodies so far, according to anonymous sources. Why is Trump going to the Middle East?

• Qatar - BBC News

  Iranian missiles targeted the Al-Udeid air base in retaliation for US strikes on its nuclear sites. An exterior view of Doha's Hamad airport showing a lake in front of a terminal ## Qatar reopens airspace after Iran's attack on US base near Doha The US embassy in Qatar has also lifted its shelter-in-place order and said operations will resume as normal on Tuesday. Lights in the sky above Doha ## Watch: Air defences over Qatar as Iran attacks US airbase [...] # Qatar Benjamin Netanyahu gives a statement during a visit to the site of the Weizmann Institute of Science, which was hit by an Iranian missile barrage. He wears a light blue shirt and navy blazer. ## First round of Gaza ceasefire talks ends without breakthrough The latest round of indirect negotiations come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington. [...] Screengrab from a video showing some explosions in the night sky. There is a modern block on the right of the picture, with some lights on. At the bottom of the picture there are some smaller, more ornate looking buildings visible. ## Teacher's shock as he saw Iran missiles 'explode in sky' Kevin Donaghy was in his apartment when he heard "three loud bangs" and the windows rattle. An aerial shot of the Al Udeid Air Base in 2004 ## What we know about Iran's attack on US base in Qatar

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  Oman

• Located In

  Qurayyat

• Instance Of

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Qatar (UK: /ˈkætɑːr, ˈkʌt-, ˈɡæt-, ˈɡʌt-, kæˈtɑːr, ɡæ-, kə-/, US: /ˈkɑːtɑːr, kəˈtɑːr/; Arabic: قطر, romanized: Qaṭar [ˈqɑtˤɑr]; local vernacular pronunciation: [ˈɡɪtˤɑr]), officially the State of Qatar, is a country in Western Asia. It occupies the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East; it shares its sole land border with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its territory surrounded by the Persian Gulf. The Gulf of Bahrain, an inlet of the Persian Gulf, separates Qatar from nearby Bahrain. The capital is Doha, home to over 80% of the country's inhabitants, and the land area is mostly made up of flat, low-lying desert. Qatar has been ruled as a hereditary monarchy by the House of Thani since Mohammed bin Thani signed a treaty with the British in 1868 that recognised its separate status. Following Ottoman rule, Qatar became a British protectorate in the early 20th century until gaining independence in 1971. The current emir is Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who holds nearly all executive and legislative authority under the Constitution of Qatar, as well as controlling the judiciary. He appoints the prime minister and cabinet. The partially-elected Consultative Assembly can block legislation and has a limited ability to dismiss ministers. In early 2017, the total population of Qatar was 2.6 million, with 313,000 of them Qatari citizens and 2.3 million expatriates. Its official religion is Islam. In terms of income, the country has the fourth-highest GDP (PPP) per capita in the world, and the eleventh-highest GNI per capita (Atlas method). Qatar ranks 42nd in the Human Development Index, the third-highest HDI in the Arab world. It is a high-income economy, backed by the world's third-largest natural gas reserves and oil reserves. Qatar is one of the world's largest exporters of liquefied natural gas, and the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide per capita. In the 21st century, Qatar emerged as a middle power in the Arab world through its resource-wealth, as well as its globally expanding media group, Al Jazeera Media Network, and reportedly supporting several rebel groups financially during the Arab Spring. Qatar forms part of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Qatar's human rights record has been regarded by academics and non-governmental organisations as being generally poor, with restrictions on civil liberties such as the freedoms of association, expression and the press, as well as its treatment of thousands of migrant workers amounting to forced labour for projects in the country. The 2022 FIFA World Cup was awarded to Qatar under controversial circumstances, because of policies that violate human rights and reports of bribery, making it the first Arab country and the first in the Middle East to host the event. Qatar hosted the 2006 Asian Games, 1988 and 2011 AFC Asian Cup and will host the 2023 AFC Asian Cup and 2030 Asian Games.