9 municipalities (baladiyat, singular - baladiyah); Ad Dawhah, Al Ghuwayriyah, Al Jumayliyah, Al Khawr, Al Wakrah, Ar Rayyan, Jarayan al Batinah, Madinat ash Shamal, Umm Salal.
Population:
769,152 (July 2001 est.)
Currency:
Qatari rial (QAR)
Languages:
Arabic (official), English commonly used as a second language
Oil accounts for more than 30% of GDP, roughly 80% of export earnings, and 66% of government revenues. Proved oil reserves of 3.7 billion barrels should ensure continued output at current levels for 23 years. Oil has given Qatar a per capita GDP comparable to that of the leading West European industrial countries. 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. In 2000, Qatar posted its highest ever trade surplus of $6 billion, due mainly to high oil prices and increased natural gas exports.
Industry:
crude oil production and refining, fertilizers, petrochemicals, steel reinforcing bars, cement
Ethnicgroups:
Arab 40%, Pakistani 18%, Indian 18%, Iranian 10%, other 14%
Vaccination requirements:
No vaccination requirements for any international traveller.
