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Last reviewed: 02 November 2009

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Country Map: Qatar

Area: 11,435 sq km
Population: 1.4m (Planning Council, Annual Abstract 2008)
Capital City: Doha
People: Arab, Muslim majority
Languages: Arabic (official), English (also widely-used)
Religion(s): Islam
Currency: Qatari Riyal (QR); 1 QR = 100 Dirhams
Major political parties: None
Government: Monarchy
Head of State: Emir, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani
Heir Apparent: His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
Prime Minister and Foreign Minister: His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al-Thani
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry: His Excellency Abdallah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah
Membership of international groups/organisations: Arab League, Gulf Co-operation Council, Organisation of the Islamic Conference, OPEC, United Nations

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