Information about the state of Qatar
Detailed information
Political system
Qatar is a principality (emirate). According to the interim constitution of 1970, the head of state is the emir (of the ruling As-Sani family). Executive power is exercised by the government and the prime minister appointed by the Emir. The 35-member Advisory Council is a government consultative body. There is no parliament or political parties.
Administrative division of
Qatar is divided into 10 provinces (Mufhaz)
* Ad Doha
* Al Ghuwarijja
* Al Jumalija
* Al Chaur
* Al Wakrah
* Ar Rajjan
* Jaryan al Batna
* Madinat al-Shamal
* Umm Said
* Umm Salal
Geography
The state's surface is lowland (50-100 m high), desert (mainly sandy), swampy in the north-east. Tropical climate is extremely dry. average monthly temperature from 17 ° C in January to 34-37 ° C in August. The average annual rainfall is about 80 mm. Episodic heavy rains from December to February. No land waters (lakes). Desalinated sea water is the basis for the supply of water to the population. Desert vegetation. The coastline is well developed. Numerous coastal coral reefs.
History
The country is ruled by the al-Thani family, which has been in power since the 18th century. In the history of the country, he was under partition only twice: in 1872-1916 he was incorporated into Turkey, and in 1916-1971 he was occupied by Great Britain. Since 1971, the al-Thani family has ruled this internally stable country again.
Economy
Qatar receives the most revenue from oil and gas production. The domestic industry focuses not only on the extraction of these raw materials, but also on their processing. In addition, iron metallurgy and the production of fertilizers are developing. Agricultural lands constitute 4.8% of the country's area. The use of high irrigation technology allows for a wide crop of vegetables and fruit. Fish processing is being modernized. Despite this, most food must be imported. Qatar is also an important banking center.
The road network is well developed, as is land and air transport. The state provides social assistance and free education to all residents. The number of places in existing colleges in Qatar is limited, a significant proportion of young people study abroad.
Gross domestic product per capita: 32 thousand dollars.
Demographics
* Ethnic groups: Arabs 40%, Pakistanis 18%, Indians 18%, Iranians 10%, others 14%
* Religions: Islam 95% (Sunni)
* Languages: Arabic (official), English
* Age structure: 0-14 years 23.7%; 15-64 years 72.9%; over 65 years 3.4%
* Natural increase: 2.61%
* Sex structure: 1.05 men per 1 woman
* Infant mortality rate: 18.61 deaths per thousand births (2005)
* life expectancy: 73.67 years
Length male lives: 71.15 years, Female life expectancy: 76.32 years
* Fertility: 2.87 children per woman
Culture
The most famous Arabic television Al-Jazeera has its headquarters in Qatar.
Public holidays: September 3 Independence Day
Emirates of Qatar
Dynasty As-Sani:
* Muhammad ibn Thani 1868-1878
* Kasim ibn Muhammad As-Sani 1878-1913
* Abdullah ibn Kasim As-Sani 1913-1949
* Ali ibn Abdullah As-Sani 1949- 1960
* Ahmad ibn Ali As-Sani 1960-1972
* Chalifa ibn Ahmad As-Sani 1972-1995
* Hamad ibn Khalifa As-Sani 1995 - still
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