Qatar Facts & Figures

Qatar Facts & Figures - A Complete Factsheet

Country Name: State of Qatar (دولة قطر )
Nationality: Qatari

Official Language: Arabic
Other Languages: English (Commonly used as a second language), Hindi, Malayalam
Ethnic Groups: Arab 40%, Indian 18%, Pakistani 18%, Iranian 10%, other 14%

Capital: Doha
Cities: Doha, Dukhan, Al-Khor, Al-Shamal, Umm Saeed (Masaeed), Al-Wakra
Administrative Divisions: 10 municipalities (baladiyat, singular - baladiyah); Ad Dawhah, Al Ghuwayriyah, Al Jumayliyah, Al Khawr, Al Wakrah, Ar Rayyan, Jarayan al Batinah, Madinat ash Shamal, Umm Saeed (Masaeed), Umm Salal

Currency: Qatari Riyal (QAR)
GDP per Capita: $87,600
Exchange Rate: 1 QAR = 0.272 USD (approx); 1 USD = 3.66 QAR (approx)

Flag: Maroon with a broad white serrated band on the hoist side having nine white points
Climate: arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers
Time Zone: UTC+3

National Holidays: Independence Day 3rd September (1971), National Day 18th December
National Anthem: As Salam al Amiri

Government Type: Emirate (Monarchy)
Legal System: Islamic law or Sharia is followed for personal and family matters and the civil code for other matters; discretionary system of law controlled by the Amir
Political Parties: None

Population: 824,789 (July 2008 est.)
Area: 11,437 sq km
Costline: 563 km

Main Airport: Doha International Airport
Ports & Harbours: Doha, Ras Laffan, Umm Saeed (Masaeed)
Driving: On right

Telecom & ISP: Qatar Telecom (Q-Tel)
International Dialing Code: +974
Internet Country Code: .qa

Electricity: 220-240 V
Video System: PAL

Natural Resources: Natural gas, Petroleum, Fish, Pearl

Please refer to the Qatar Guide for detailed information.