About Qatar

About Qatar

Government:

Qatar has an emirate government controlled by the Amir.

Qatar has experienced rapid economic growth over the last several years. Oil and gas have made Qatar the second highest per-capita income country in the World. Its proved reserve of natural gas is about 14% of the world total and third largest in the world.

Governorates:

  • Ad Dawhah

  • Al Daayen

  • Al Khawr

  • Al Wakrah

  • Ar Rayyan

  • Ash Shamal

  • Umm Salal

  • Mesaieed

Capital

Doha

Area

11437 Sq Kms

Population

1696563

Official Language

Arabic

Currency

Riyal (QAR)

Country Code

+974

Internet TLD

.qa

Drives on the

Right

Time Zone

GMT (UTC+3)