Qatar

Qatar ( Standard Arabic : ; kə- TAR ; local pronunciation : ), also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar , is an Arab emirate in the Middle East , occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula . It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south; otherwise the Persian Gulf surrounds the state . A strait of the Persian Gulf separates Qatar from the nearby island nation of Bahrain . Qatar is an oil- and gas-rich nation, with the third largest gas reserves and the second highest GDP per capita in the world. An absolute monarchy , Qatar has been ruled by the al-Thani family since the mid-1800s and has since transformed itself from a British protectorate noted mainly for pearling into an independent state with significant oil and natural gas revenues. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Qatari economy was crippled by a continuous siphoning off of petroleum revenues by the Emir , who had ruled the country since 1972. His son, the current Amir Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, overthrew him in a bloodless coup in 1995. In 2001, Qatar resolved its longstanding border disputes with both Bahrain and Saudi Arabia . Slate . : Check date values in: |date= ( help ) "The most accurate English estimate is something halfway between 'cutter' and 'gutter.' It's not 'KUH-tar,' the pronunciation that has become the standard among overseas TV and radio newscasters." Johnstone, T.M. "Ķaṭar." Encyclopaedia of Islam. Bosworth , E. van Donzel and W.P.

Arabic text Qatar ( / ˈ k æ ˌ t ɑːr / , / ˈ k ɑː t ɑːr / , / ˈ k ɑː t ər / or / k ə ˈ t ɑːr / ; Qaṭar ; local vernacular pronunciation: ), officially the State of Qatar ( Dawlat Qaṭar ), is a sovereign country located in Southwest Asia , occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula . Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its territory surrounded by the Persian Gulf . A strait in the Persian Gulf separates Qatar from the nearby island kingdom of Bahrain . In 2013, Qatar's total population was 1.8 million: 278,000 Qatari citizens and 1.5 million expatriates . Following Ottoman rule, Qatar became a British protectorate in the early 20th century until gaining independence in 1971. Qatar has been ruled by the Al Thani family since the mid-19th century. Qatar is an absolute monarchy and its head of state is Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani . After Saudi Arabia, Qatar is the most conservative society in the Gulf Cooperation Council as most Qataris adhere to the strict Wahhabi interpretation of Islam. Sharia law is the main source of Qatari legislation according to Qatar's Constitution. Qatar is the world's richest country per capita, with a high income , developed economy backed by the world's third largest natural gas reserves and oil reserves in excess of 25 billion barrels (4.0 × 10 m ). Qatar is an influential player in the Arab world, supporting several rebel groups during the Arab Spring both financially and through its globally expanding media group, Al Jazeera Media Network . Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup , becoming the first Arab country to do so. Population – Qatar Pronunciation adopted by Qatar Airways ' advertisements, such as Qatar Airways: the Art of Flight Redefined "CMU Pronouncing Dictionary" . "Encyclopaedia of Islam" . Ķaṭar . Senate hearing has the answer" .

Its sole land border is with neighbouring Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) monarchy Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its territory surrounded by the Persian Gulf . The Gulf of Bahrain , an inlet of the Persian Gulf, separates Qatar from nearby Bahrain . In early 2017, Qatar's total population was 2.6 million: 313,000 Qatari citizens and 2.3 million expatriates . Islam is the official religion of Qatar. The country has the highest per capita income in the world. Qatar is classified by the UN as a country of very high human development and is widely regarded as the most advanced Arab state for human development. Qatar is a high-income economy , backed by the world's third-largest natural gas reserves and oil reserves. Qatar has been ruled by the House of Thani since Mohammed bin Thani signed a treaty with the British in 1868 that recognised its separate status. Following Ottoman rule, Qatar became a British protectorate in the early 20th century until gaining independence in 1971. In 2003, the constitution was overwhelmingly approved in a referendum, with almost 98% in favour. In the 21st century, Qatar emerged as a significant power in the Arab world both through its globally expanding media group, Al Jazeera Media Network , and reportedly supporting several rebel groups financially during the Arab Spring . Qatar is currently the subject of a diplomatic and economic embargo by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Egypt , which began in June 2017. Saudi Arabia has proposed the construction of the Salwa Canal , which would run along the Saudi-Qatar border, effectively turning Qatar into an island. Pronunciation adopted by Qatar Airways ' advertisements, such as Qatar Airways: the Art of Flight Redefined "CMU Pronouncing Dictionary" . "Encyclopaedia of Islam" . Ķaṭar . Senate hearing has the answer" .

Country in West Asia This article is about the country. Qatar ( US : / ˈ k ɑː t ɑːr , k ə ˈ t ɑːr / ; Qaṭar , local vernacular pronunciation: ), officially the State of Qatar , is a country in West Asia . It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East ; it shares its sole land border with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its territory surrounded by the Persian Gulf . The Gulf of Bahrain , an inlet of the Persian Gulf, separates Qatar from nearby Bahrain . The capital is Doha , home to over 80% of the country's inhabitants, and the land area is mostly made up of flat, low-lying desert. Qatar has been ruled as a hereditary monarchy by the House of Thani since Mohammed bin Thani signed a treaty with the British in 1868 that recognised its separate status. Following Ottoman rule, Qatar became a British protectorate in 1916, and gained independence in 1971. The current emir is Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani , who holds nearly all executive and legislative authority under the Constitution of Qatar , as well as controlling the judiciary. He appoints the prime minister and cabinet . The partially-elected Consultative Assembly can block legislation and has a limited ability to dismiss ministers. In early 2017, the total population of Qatar was 2.6 million, with 313,000 of them Qatari citizens and 2.3 million expatriates . Its official religion is Islam . In terms of income , the country has the fourth-highest GDP (PPP) per capita in the world, and the eleventh-highest GNI per capita (Atlas method) . Qatar ranks 42nd in the Human Development Index , the third-highest HDI in the Arab world . It is a high-income economy , backed by the world's third-largest natural gas reserves and oil reserves. Qatar is one of the world's largest exporters of liquefied natural gas, and the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide per capita. In the 21st century, Qatar emerged as a middle power in the Arab world through its resource-wealth, as well as its globally expanding media group, Al Jazeera Media Network , and reportedly supporting several rebel groups financially during the Arab Spring . Qatar forms part of the Gulf Cooperation Council . Qatar is a Dialogue partner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation . Qatar's human rights record has been regarded by academics and non-governmental organisations as being generally poor, with restrictions on civil liberties such as the freedoms of association , expression and the press , as well as its treatment of thousands of migrant workers amounting to forced labour for projects in the country. In condemning Qatar, we should remember that the population of this authoritarian monarchy "Political Stability: the Mysterious Case of Qatar" . Middle East Political and Economic Institute . ; the Qatari state remains fundamentally autocratic "Population structure" . United Nations Development Programme . 8 September 2022 . "Encyclopaedia of Islam" . Ķaṭar . (subscription required) "Qatar: Freedom in the World 2020 Country Report" . International Gas Union (IGU) . 6 July 2022 . Our World in Data . Human Rights Watch . 13 January 2022 . There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ).

Country in West Asia This article is about the country. Qatar , officially the State of Qatar , is a country in West Asia . It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East ; it shares its sole land border with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its territory surrounded by the Persian Gulf . The Gulf of Bahrain , an inlet of the Persian Gulf, separates Qatar from nearby Bahrain . The capital is Doha , home to over 80% of the country's inhabitants. Most of the land area is made up of flat, low-lying desert . Qatar has been ruled as a hereditary monarchy by the House of Thani since Mohammed bin Thani signed an agreement with Britain in 1868 that recognised its separate status. Following Ottoman rule, Qatar became a British protectorate in 1916 and gained independence in 1971. The current emir is Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani , who holds nearly all executive, legislative, and judicial authority in an autocratic manner under the Constitution of Qatar . He appoints the prime minister and cabinet . The partially-elected Consultative Assembly can block legislation and has a limited ability to dismiss ministers. In early 2017, the population of Qatar was 2.6 million, although only 313,000 of them were Qatari citizens and 2.3 million were expatriates and migrant workers . Its official religion is Islam . The country has the fourth-highest GDP (PPP) per capita in the world and the eleventh-highest GNI per capita (Atlas method) . It ranks 42nd in the Human Development Index , the third-highest HDI in the Arab world . It is a high-income economy , backed by the world's third-largest natural gas reserves and oil reserves. Qatar is one of the world's largest exporters of liquefied natural gas and the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide per capita. In the 21st century, Qatar emerged as both a major non-NATO ally of the United States and a middle power in the Arab world. Its economy has grown rapidly due to its resource-wealth, and its geopolitical power has risen through its media group, Al Jazeera Media Network , and reported financial support for rebel groups during the Arab Spring . Qatar also forms part of the Gulf Cooperation Council . In condemning Qatar, we should remember that the population of this authoritarian monarchy "Political Stability: the Mysterious Case of Qatar" . Middle East Political and Economic Institute . "Encyclopaedia of Islam" . Ķaṭar . (subscription required) "Qatar: Freedom in the World 2020 Country Report" . International Gas Union (IGU) . 6 July 2022. Our World in Data . There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ).