Qatar
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Capital
Doha
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Local time
21:39
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Population
2.64 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+974
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Currency
﷼ QAR (riyal)
Qatar
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Capital
Doha
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Local time
21:39
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Population
2.64 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+974
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Currency
﷼ QAR (riyal)
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Average Salary
$ 5 038
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Petrol price
€ 0.23 pl
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Precipitation
74mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
11 437 km2
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Protected Area
3%
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Agricultural area
5%
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Annual air passengers
31.21 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Arab - 40 %
Pakistani - 18 %
Indian - 18 %
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Religion
Islam - 95 %
Islam - 95 %
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Literacy rates
97.7%
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Languages
Arabic
English
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Armed Forces
11 800
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Murders
8 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
1.3 l/person
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Diabetes
20%
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Tuberculosis
34 per 100k
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HIV
0.1%
Economy
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Industries
liquefied natural gas, crude oil, ammonia, fertilizers, petrochemicals, steel reinforcing bars, cement, ship repair
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Agriculture
fruits, vegetables, poultry, dairy products, beef, fish
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Natural Resources
petroleum, natural gas, fish
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Energy Import
-399%
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Natural Resources
petroleum, natural gas, fish
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Renewable Energy
0%
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CO2 Emissions
107 854kt
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Ease of Business
83 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
68
What not to do when visiting Qatar
Qatar Don’t necessarily initiate handshake - it's better to act more reserved and wait for another person to extend the hand (if at all).
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Qatar Don’t leave Qatar without having all your debts there cleared - you won’t be allowed to exit.
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Qatar Don't necessarily discuss religion - it's a very sensitive issue. Treat any discussions on religion with care and caution.
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Did you know?
Qatar is the world’s richest country according to GDP per capita. It is also the fattest country in the world.
Qatar Don’t wear sleeveless shirts, halter-tops, shorts or very tight clothes. Dress modestly, Qataris typically judge the person also by appearance.
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Qatar Don’t necessarily ask about another person’s family - locals have a strong sense of family privacy.
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Western Asia Don't bath naked or topless.
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