Doha Qatar 4K. Sights, Economy and World Cup 2022
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Doha is the capital of Qatar. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the world. In 2022 it will be hosting World Cup 2022. What to expect? Is it worth visiting? Let’s find out! #qatar
State of Qatar
دولة قطر (Arabic)
Dawlat Qaṭar |
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Anthem: السلام الأميري
As-Salām al-ʾAmīrī (transliteration) “Peace to the Amir” |
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![]() Location and extent of Qatar (dark green) on the Arabian Peninsula.
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Capital
and largest city
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Doha 25°18′N 51°31′E |
Official languages | Arabic[1] |
Common languages | English |
Ethnic groups
(2015)[2]
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Religion
(2010)[3]
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Demonym(s) | Qatari |
Government | Unitary semi-constitutional or absolute emirate |
• Emir
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Tamim bin Hamad |
• Prime Minister
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Khalid bin Khalifa |
Legislature | Consultative Assembly |
Establishment | |
• Qatar National Day
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18 December 1878 |
• Declared independence
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1 September 1971 |
• Independence from the United Kingdom
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3 September 1971 |
Area | |
• Total
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11,581 km2 (4,471 sq mi) (158th) |
• Water (%)
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0.8 |
Population | |
• 2020 estimate
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2,795,484[4] (139th) |
• 2010 census
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1,699,435[5] |
• Density
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176/km2 (455.8/sq mi) (76th) |
GDP (PPP) | 2020 estimate |
• Total
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$357.338 billion[6] (51st) |
• Per capita
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$138,910[6] (4th) |
GDP (nominal) | 2018 estimate |
• Total
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$183.807 billion[6] (56th) |
• Per capita
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$66,202[6] (6th) |
Gini (2007) | 41.1[7] medium |
HDI (2019) | ![]() very high · 45th |
Currency | Qatari riyal (QAR) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (AST) |
Driving side | right[9] |
Calling code | +974 |
ISO 3166 code | QA |
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https://en.wikipedia.org/