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    Which well known satellite channel is broadcast from Qatar? About Qatar (beckyel)

      Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera was launched in 1997 and has become famous across the world for its controversial reporting.

    Which country ruled Qatar from the 1700's to the mid 1800's?About Qatar (beckyel)

      Bahrain. Bahrain ruled Qatar during this time. The country became a British Protectorate from 1916-1971.

    Where is Qatar?About Qatar (beckyel)

      in the Arabian Gulf. Qatar is a peninsula, located to the east of Saudi Arabia, in the Arabian Gulf.

    What percentage of Qatar's land could be used for farming?The Q Country - Qatar (broadwaygal)

      Two percent. Just two percent of land could be used to farm. That is one of the reasons that, until oil was discovered, Qatar was a very poor country. Now, Qatar's GDP per capita is thirtieth in the world, because of the income derived from oil and gas reserves. Most of Qatar's land is desert, and much of the remaining land is mountainous, with Qatar's highest point occuring at Qurayn Abu al Bawl, which is 103 meters above sea level.

    What percentage of export income is from sales of oil and natural gas?About Qatar (beckyel)

      70%. There has been an effort to develop other exports, which now include chemicals, steel, cement and fertilizers. Banking also plays a part in export income.

    What is the title of Qatar's ruler?The Q Country - Qatar (broadwaygal)

      Emir. Qatar's government is a constitutional monarchy. The constitution was approved in 2005. It created a council which has one-third elected members. Qatar's municipalities, which are similar to provinces, have elected councils to govern them. In Qatar, all citizens, including women, that are over 18 can vote. The al-Thani family has dominated Qatari government for over 150 years. Next in line for the throne is the current ruler's younger son, Crown Prince Tamin bin Hamad al-Thani. The Emir's older son abdicated his claim to the throne in 2003. Two years later, Emir Hamad announced that Crown Prince Tamin would succeed him. Hamad was crowned in 1995, at the age of forty-three.

    What is the main language spoken in Qatar?The Q Country - Qatar (broadwaygal)

      Arabic. Qatar is a Persian Gulf country in the Middle East. The official language is Arabic, as it is in most other Middle Eastern countries. Along with its neighbors, Qatar has designated Islam as its official religion. However, the government of Qatar is pretty lax regarding Sharia law compared to some of its neighbors.

    What is the capital of Qatar?About Qatar (beckyel)

      Doha. Doha became famous at the time of the invasion of Iraq in 2003, as it was the location of the US central command.

    What important sporting event was held in Doha, Qatar's capital, in 2006?The Q Country - Qatar (broadwaygal)

      Asian Games. There were competitions in fifty sports at the games, and the Qatar National Olympic Committee has used the Games as an example of Doha's ability to host large-scale athletic events. Qatar is a candidate for the 2016 Olympics.

    In which year did the Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, come to power?About Qatar (beckyel)

      1995. In 1995 Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani overthrew his father, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless coup while his father was out of the country.

    In what year did Qatar become independent?About Qatar (beckyel)

      1971. Qatar became independent from Britain in 1971 and Independence Day is celebrated on 3rd September each year.

    How many provinces is Qatar divided into?The Q Country - Qatar (broadwaygal)

      10. These are generally named after the biggest city that is located within them. Doha, Qatar's capital, is in the province of Ad Dawhah, which is the largest by population. The largest province geographically is called Jariyan al Batnah, which encompasses much of the southern half of the country. In Arabic, these provinces are called Baladiyah, and are sometimes called municipalities or governates in English.

    How large is Qatar?About Qatar (beckyel)

      4,400 square miles. 2,400 square miles is 11,400 square kilometers. This makes it slightly smaller than the US state of Connecticut.

    How do you pronounce Qatar?The Q Country - Qatar (broadwaygal)

      CUH-ter. Local pronunciation is somewhere between "cutter" and "gutter". In the US, cutter is used more frequently. Most people are under the impression that it is pronounced "cuh-TAR" or "guitar".

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