Qatar
Qatar's proved reserves of natural gas exceed 7 trillion cubic meters,
more than 5% of the world total, third largest in the world. Production
and export of natural gas are becoming increasingly important. Long-term
goals feature the development of offshore petroleum and the diversification
of the economy.
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Capital: Doha
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Natural Resources: Petroleum, Natural Gas, Fish
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Languages: Arabic (official), English commonly used as a second language
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Area: 11,437 sq
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Population: 723,542 (July 1999)
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GDP: $12 billion
(1998)
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GDP Per Capita: $17,100 (1998)
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Exports: $5.6 billion (fob, 1997)
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Imports: $4.4 billion (fob, 1997)
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