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Qatar
Doha · Western Asia · Arabic
Key Statistics
Population
2.7M
#140 / 197
Area
11,586 km²
#159 / 197
GDP (Nominal)
$221.4B
2024 estimate
#55 / 197
GDP per Capita
$81,502
2024 estimate
#10 / 197
Population Density
234/km²
#44 / 197
Very High
Human Development Index
0.855
#46 / 194
Life Expectancy
79.3 years
#38 / 196
CO₂ Emissions
37.6 t/capita
Restricted
Press Freedom
#84
RSF Index 2024
Internet Users
99%
#5 / 197
Calling Code
+974
Timezone
UTC+3
Driving Side
Right
Location
| Continent | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia |
| Coordinates | 25.3°N, 51.2°E |
| Coastline | Has coastline |
General Information
| Official Name | Qatar |
| Capital | Doha |
| Government | Unitary absolute monarchy (emirate) |
| Independence | 1971 |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Currency | QAR |
| Population Density | 234/km² |
| Calling Code | +974 |
| Timezone | UTC+3 |
| Top-Level Domain | .qa |
| Driving Side | Right-hand traffic |
| ISO Code | QA · QAT |
| Memberships | GCCArab League |
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