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Complete details about Qatar in Asia with capital city Doha

Country NameQatar (Qatar)
Country CodeQAT
Capital CityDoha
ContinentAsia
RegionMiddle East
Independence Year1971
Population599000
Surface Area11000.0
Life Expectancy72.4 years
GNP9472.0 (old 8920.0)
Government FormMonarchy

Spoken Languages

Arabic [official]     (40.7%)
Urdu     (0.0%)

Major Cities

Doha, Doha     (population 355000)

Qatar's most recent News and Stories



Publisher: ReutersWed, 23 May 2012 07:01:24 -0700
Qatar stakes in Siemens, Shell reflect drive to step up development

State seeks stakes in companies pegged for role in its domestic development * Sees strong long-term outlook for commodities * Turns towards energy, diversifying bank, property-heavy portfolio By Regan Doherty DOHA, May 23 (Reuters) - Qatar's purchase ...   read full story


Publisher: BusinessWeekWed, 23 May 2012 08:20:06 -0700
Montpellier Victory Over Qatar Money Boosts Soccer, Platini Says

The team from the capital had spent a French record on players during the offseason after being bought by the Qatari royal family. ?It's a beautiful story,? UEFA President Platini said in an interview in Budapest where he's attending world governing ...   read full story


Publisher: AFPWed, 23 May 2012 11:20:00 -0700
Qatar Airways starts flights to Iraqi Kurdistan

ARBIL, Iraq ? Qatar Airways on Wednesday began services to Arbil, the capital of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, and is to start flights to Baghdad next month, the airline and an Iraqi official said. A Qatar Airways Airbus A320 landed at Arbil ...   read full story

Related news/stories

Publisher: Al-ArabiyaWed, 23 May 2012 09:28:43 -0700
Qatar Airways begins flights to Iraqi Kurdistan read full story
Publisher: ArabianBusiness.comWed, 23 May 2012 07:27:30 -0700
Qatar Airways grows ME footprint with Iraq flights read full story
Publisher: Arabian Supply ChainTue, 22 May 2012 22:35:29 -0700
Qatar Airways prepares for Middle East expansion read full story


Publisher: AME InfoWed, 23 May 2012 04:57:48 -0700
Fitch affirms Qatar Real Estate Investment Company at 'BBB+'; stable outlook

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Qatar Real Estate Investment Company QSC's (Alaqaria) Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and senior unsecured rating at 'BBB+', and Short-term IDR at 'F2'. The Outlook on the Long-term IDR is Stable.   read full story