State of Qatar
دولة قطر
Dawlat Qaṭar

Flag Coat of arms

Anthem: As Salam al Amiri

Capital
(and largest city) Doha
25°18′N 51°31′E / 25.3, 51.517
Official languages Arabic
Demonym Qatari
Government Absolute Monarchy
- Emir Hamad bin Khalifa
- Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani
Independence1
- current ruling family came to power December 18, 1878
- independence from the United Kingdom
September 3, 1971
Area
- Total 11,437 km² (164th)
4,416 sq mi
- Water (%) negligible
Population
- Aug 2008 estimate 1,450,000[4] (148th)
- 2004 census 744,029[5] (159th)
- Density 74/km² (121st)
192/sq mi
GDP (PPP) 2007 estimate
- Total $79.659 billion[1]
- Per capita $85,638[1]
GDP (nominal) 2007 estimate
- Total $73.256 billion[1]
- Per capita $78,754[1]
HDI (2007) ▲ 0.875 (high) (35th)
Currency Riyal (QAR)
Time zone AST (UTC+3)
- Summer (DST) (not observed) (UTC+3)
Internet TLD .qa
Calling code +974