Country (long form)

State of Qatar

Capital

Doha

Total Area

4,415.85 sq mi
11,437.00 sq km
(slightly smaller than Connecticut)

Population

769,152 (July 2001 est.)

Estimated Population in 2050

1,239,216

Languages

Arabic (official), English commonly used as a second language

Literacy

79% total, 79% male, 80% female (1995 est.)

Religions

Muslim 95%

Life Expectancy

70.16 male, 75.21 female (2001 est.)

Government Type

traditional monarchy

Currency

1 Qatari riyal (QR) = 100 dirhams

GDP (per capita)

$20,300 (2000 est.)

Industry

crude oil production and refining, fertilizers, petrochemicals, steel reinforcing bars, cement

Agriculture

fruits, vegetables; poultry, dairy products, beef; fish

Arable Land

1%

Natural Resources

petroleum, natural gas, fish