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1. www.britannica.com › place › QatarQatar | Map, Pronunciation, World Cup 2022, Life, People ...

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   May 15, 2024 · Qatar, independent emirate on the west coast of the Persian Gulf. It has one of the world’s largest reserves of petroleum and natural gas and employs large numbers of foreign workers in its production process. The country is ruled by the Thani dynasty, and its capital is the eastern coastal city of Doha.

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     Thani dynasty, ruling family of Qatar. The family is from...

2. www.cia.gov › the-world-factbook › countriesQatar - World Factbook Glyph

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   May 15, 2024 · Country name. conventional long form: State of Qatar conventional short form: Qatar local long form: Dawlat Qatar local short form: Qatar etymology: the origin of the name is uncertain, but it dates back at least 2,000 years since a term "Catharrei" was used to describe the inhabitants of the peninsula by Pliny the Elder (1st century A.D.), and a "Catara" peninsula is depicted on a map by ...

3. www.britannica.com › place › DohaDoha | City, Qatar, Map, & History | Britannica

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   May 14, 2024 · Doha, Qatar. Doha, city, capital of Qatar, located on the east coast of the Qatar Peninsula in the Persian Gulf. More than two-fifths of Qatar’s population lives within the city’s limits. Situated on a shallow bay indented about 3 miles (5 km), Doha has long been a locally important port.

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4. gisgeography.com › qatar-mapMap of Qatar - GIS Geography

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   Apr 28, 2024 · Qatar Satellite Map. Qatar occupies an area of 11,581 square kilometers (4,471 sq mi). Most of the country consists of low-lying deserts and is covered with sand. Specifically, about 92% of the landscape is desert from the Rub’ Al Khali Desert. The Inland Sea (Khor Al Adaid) in the southeast is the entrance to the Persian Gulf Sea.

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   Does Qatar have a river?

   • The Inland Sea (Khor Al Adaid) in the southeast is the entrance to the Persian Gulf Sea. Qatar does not have any permanent rivers. Instead, it has numerous ephemeral streams, known as wadis. Other than the Persian Gulf, a notable water feature is the Gulf of Bahrain, which separates Qatar from nearby Bahrain.

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   When did Doha become the capital of Qatar?

   • In late 1971 Doha became the capital of newly independent Qatar. Skyline of Doha, Qatar. Long a sleepy pearling and fishing village, Doha had about 350 pearling boats at the beginning of the 20th century. The development of Japanese cultured pearls and the worldwide economic depression of the 1930s severely affected the town.

   Doha | City, Qatar, Map, & History | Britannica

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   Is Qatar a nomadic country?

   • Few Qataris retain a nomadic lifestyle. Arabic is the official language, and most Qataris speak a dialect of Gulf Arabic similar to that spoken in surrounding states. Modern Standard Arabic is taught in schools, and English is commonly used. Among the large expatriate population, Persian and Urdu are often spoken.

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   How did Qatar become a prosperous country?

   • Qatar became an extremely prosperous country with a high per capita income and undertook the thorough modernization of its capital. Old slum sections were razed, and modern commercial and residential quarters were built. Doha’s water supply is obtained by distilling seawater. The deepwater port accommodates oceangoing vessels.

   Doha | City, Qatar, Map, & History | Britannica

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6. www.expatica.com › qa › movingQatar people: the population and demographics | Expatica

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   May 3, 2024 · The people in Qatar come from all walks of life, with over 88% of the population holding non-Qatari citizenship. A diverse community made up of locals, as well as short- and long-term expats or migrant workers, Qatar is a fast-growing nation that provides a great opportunity to meet and learn more about people from the country as well as many other nations.

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7. factsinstitute.com › countries › facts-about-qatar27 Interesting Facts About Qatar - The Facts Institute

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   6 days ago · Qatar has the world’s lowest female population by percentage of total population. Just 27.5% of its population is female, meaning there are three men for every woman. 23. Qatar has the world’s most urbanized population with 99.2% of Qataris living in a city. 24. Falconry is an important sport and pastime in Qatar.

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9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_Qatar_AirwaysList of Qatar Airways destinations - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Retrieved 23 May 2009. ^ "Qatar Airways to Launch Direct Services to Lisbon, Malta, Rabat, Langkawi, Davao, Izmir and Mogadishu". aviationtribune. Archived from the original on 11 December 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2019.