Qatar profile

Yacht harbour in Pearl area of Doha, Qatar

Qatar is one of the richest countries in the region

  • Full name: The State of Qatar

  • Population: 1.9 million (UN, 2012)

  • Capital: Doha

  • Area: 11,437 sq km (4,416 sq miles)

  • Major language: Arabic

  • Major religion: Islam

  • Life expectancy: 79 years (men), 78 years (women) (UN)

  • Monetary unit: 1 Riyal = 100 dirhams

  • Main exports: Oil, gas

  • GNI per capita: US $80,440 (World Bank, 2011)

  • Internet domain: .qa

  • International dialling code: +974