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Ruled by the Al Thani family since the mid-1800s, Qatar
transformed itself from a poor British protectorate noted mainly for pearling
into an independent state with significant oil and natural gas revenues. Their
agriculture products likes are fruits, vegetables, poultry, dairy products, beef
and fish.
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Official Name(s)
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State of Qatar |
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Located
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Middle East, peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf
and Saudi Arabia. |
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Capital
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Doha |
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Area
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11,437 sq km |
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Population
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863,051 |
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Growth rate
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2.61% |
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Languages
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Arabic, English commonly used
as a second language. |
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Currency
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Qatari rial (QAR) |
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GDP per capita
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$23,200 |
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Climate:
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Arid; mild, pleasant winters;
very hot, humid summers. |
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