Qatar is a country in the Persian Gulf that shares a southern border with Saudi Arabia. The capital is Doha. Its strategic location in the Persian Gulf means it has major petroleum deposits.
Population: 1.68 million
Male to female ratio: 3:1
Official language: Arabic
Independence day: September 3, which marks the date in 1971 when the country gained independence from the United Kingdom
Chief exports: Oil and gas. These two resources have made Qatar the second highest per-capita income country, after Liechtenstein. It is has the highest GDP in the Arab world, and the average income is over $US83,000. It also has one of the lowest tax rates in the world
Religion: Predominantly Muslim. Nearly 78 per cent of the population follows the faith
Government: led by an Emir (or Amir)
Sport: Football is the most popular sport in the country, though cricket, horse racing and tennis are also very popular
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