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 Qatar (2001)Ashmore and Cartier Islands (2006)
 QatarAshmore and Cartier Islands
Administrative divisions 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 -
Age structure 0-14 years:
25.77% (male 101,155; female 97,086)

15-64 years:
71.75% (male 391,178; female 160,665)

65 years and over:
2.48% (male 13,625; female 5,443) (2001 est.)		 -
Agriculture - products fruits, vegetables; poultry, dairy products, beef; fish -
Airports 4 (2000 est.) -
Airports - with paved runways total:
2

over 3,047 m:
2 (2000 est.)		 -
Airports - with unpaved runways total:
2

914 to 1,523 m:
1

under 914 m:
1 (2000 est.)		 -
Area total:
11,437 sq km

land:
11,437 sq km

water:
0 sq km		 total: 5 sq km


land: 5 sq km


water: 0 sq km


note: includes Ashmore Reef (West, Middle, and East Islets) and Cartier Island
Area - comparative slightly smaller than Connecticut about eight times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
Background Ruled by the Al Thani family since the mid-1800s, Qatar transformed itself from a poor British protectorate noted mainly for pearling into an independent state with significant oil and natural gas revenues. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Qatari economy was crippled by a continuous siphoning off of petroleum revenues by the amir who had ruled the country since 1972. He was overthrown by his son, the current Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani, in a bloodless coup in 1995. In 2001, Qatar resolved its longstanding border disputes with both Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Oil and natural gas revenues enable Qatar to have a per capita income not far below the leading industrial countries of Western Europe. These uninhabited islands came under Australian authority in 1931; formal administration began two years later. Ashmore Reef supports a rich and diverse avian and marine habitat; in 1983, it became a National Nature Reserve. Cartier Island, a former bombing range, is now a marine reserve.
Birth rate 15.91 births/1,000 population (2001 est.) -
Budget revenues:
$3.9 billion

expenditures:
$4 billion, including capital expenditures of $NA (1999 est.)		 -
Capital Doha -
Climate desert; hot, dry; humid and sultry in summer tropical
Coastline 563 km 74.1 km
Constitution provisional constitution enacted 19 April 1972; in July 1999 Amir HAMAD issued a decree forming a committee to draft a permanent constitution -
Country name conventional long form:
State of Qatar

conventional short form:
Qatar

local long form:
Dawlat Qatar

local short form:
Qatar

note:
closest approximation of the native pronunciation falls between cutter and gutter, but not like guitar		 conventional long form: Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands


conventional short form: Ashmore and Cartier Islands
Currency Qatari rial (QAR) -
Death rate 4.26 deaths/1,000 population (2001 est.) -
Debt - external $13.1 billion (2000 est.) -
Dependency status - territory of Australia; administered by the Australian Department of Transport and Regional Services
Diplomatic representation from the US chief of mission:
Ambassador Elizabeth Davenport MCKUNE

embassy:
22 February Road, Doha

mailing address:
P. O. Box 2399, Doha

telephone:
[974] 488 4101

FAX:
[974] 488 4298

note:
workweek is Saturday-Wednesday		 none (territory of Australia)
Diplomatic representation in the US chief of mission:
Ambassador Badr Umar al-DAFA

chancery:
4200 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016

telephone:
[1] (202) 274-1600

FAX:
[1] (202) 237-0061

consulate(s) general:
Houston		 none (territory of Australia)
Disputes - international in March of 2001, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) awarded the Hawar Islands to Bahrain and adjusted its maritime boundary with Qatar; a final border resolution was agreed to with Saudi Arabia in March of 2001 Indonesian groups challenge Australia's claim to Ashmore Reef; Australia has closed the surrounding waters to Indonesian traditional fishing and created a national park in the region while continuing to prospect for hydrocarbons in the vicinity
Economic aid - recipient $NA -
Economy - overview 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. no economic activity
Electricity - consumption 8.37 billion kWh (1999) -
Electricity - exports 0 kWh (1999) -
Electricity - imports 0 kWh (1999) -
Electricity - production 9 billion kWh (1999) -
Electricity - production by source fossil fuel:
100%

hydro:
0%

nuclear:
0%

other:
0% (1999)		 -
Elevation extremes lowest point:
Persian Gulf 0 m

highest point:
Qurayn Abu al Bawl 103 m		 lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m


highest point: unnamed location 3 m
Environment - current issues limited natural fresh water resources are increasing dependence on large-scale desalination facilities NA
Environment - international agreements party to:
Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Hazardous Wastes, Ozone Layer Protection

signed, but not ratified:
Law of the Sea		 -
Ethnic groups Arab 40%, Pakistani 18%, Indian 18%, Iranian 10%, other 14% -
Exchange rates Qatari rials per US dollar - 3.6400 (fixed rate) -
Executive branch chief of state:
Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless coup); Crown Prince JASSIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, third son of the monarch (selected crown prince by the monarch 22 October 1996); note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of minister of defense and commander-in-chief of the armed forces

head of government:
Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the monarch (since 30 October 1996); Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the monarch (since 20 January 1998)

cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch

elections:
none; the monarch is hereditary

note:
in March 1999 Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council, which has consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services		 -
Exports $9.8 billion (f.o.b., 2000 est.) -
Exports - commodities petroleum products 80%, fertilizers, steel -
Exports - partners Japan 52%, Singapore 9%, South Korea 8%, US, UAE (1998) -
Fiscal year 1 April - 31 March -
Flag description maroon with a broad white serrated band (nine white points) on the hoist side the flag of Australia is used
GDP purchasing power parity - $15.1 billion (2000 est.) -
GDP - composition by sector agriculture:
1%

industry:
49%

services:
50% (1996 est.)		 -
GDP - per capita purchasing power parity - $20,300 (2000 est.) -
GDP - real growth rate 4% (2000 est.) -
Geographic coordinates 25 30 N, 51 15 E 12 14 S, 123 05 E
Geography - note strategic location in central Persian Gulf near major petroleum deposits Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve established in August 1983
Heliports 1 (2000 est.) -
Highways total:
1,230 km

paved:
1,107 km

unpaved:
123 km (1996)		 -
Household income or consumption by percentage share lowest 10%:
NA%

highest 10%:
NA%		 -
Imports $3.8 billion (f.o.b., 2000 est.) -
Imports - commodities machinery and transport equipment, food, chemicals -
Imports - partners UK 10%, Japan 8%, Germany 6%, US 6%, Italy 6% (1998) -
Independence 3 September 1971 (from UK) -
Industrial production growth rate NA% -
Industries crude oil production and refining, fertilizers, petrochemicals, steel reinforcing bars, cement -
Infant mortality rate 21.44 deaths/1,000 live births (2001 est.) -
Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2.5% (2000) -
International organization participation ABEDA, AFESD, AL, AMF, CCC, ESCWA, FAO, G-77, GCC, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICRM, IDB, IFAD, IFRCS, IHO (pending member), ILO, IMF, IMO, Inmarsat, Intelsat, Interpol, IOC, ISO (correspondent), ITU, NAM, OAPEC, OIC, OPCW, OPEC, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTrO -
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) 1 (2000) -
Irrigated land 80 sq km (1993 est.) 0 sq km
Judicial branch Court of Appeal -
Labor force 233,000 (1993 est.) -
Land boundaries total:
60 km

border countries:
Saudi Arabia 60 km		 0 km
Land use arable land:
1%

permanent crops:
0%

permanent pastures:
5%

forests and woodland:
0%

other:
94% (1993 est.)		 arable land: 0%


permanent crops: 0%


other: 100% (all grass and sand) (2005)
Languages Arabic (official), English commonly used as a second language -
Legal system discretionary system of law controlled by the amir, although civil codes are being implemented; Islamic law is significant in personal matters the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia and the laws of the Northern Territory of Australia, where applicable, apply
Legislative branch unicameral Advisory Council or Majlis al-Shura (35 seats; members appointed)

note:
the constitution calls for elections for part of this consultative body, but no elections have been held since 1970, when there were partial elections to the body; Council members have their terms extended every four years since		 -
Life expectancy at birth total population:
72.62 years

male:
70.16 years

female:
75.21 years (2001 est.)		 -
Literacy definition:
age 15 and over can read and write

total population:
79%

male:
79%

female:
80% (1995 est.)		 -
Location Middle East, peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia Southeastern Asia, islands in the Indian Ocean, midway between northwestern Australia and Timor island
Map references Middle East Southeast Asia
Maritime claims contiguous zone:
24 NM

exclusive economic zone:
as determined by bilateral agreements or the median line

territorial sea:
12 NM		 territorial sea: 12 nm


contiguous zone: 12 nm


continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation


exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm
Merchant marine total:
25 ships (1,000 GRT or over) totaling 677,992 GRT/1,049,447 DWT

ships by type:
cargo 10, combination ore/oil 2, container 7, petroleum tanker 6 (2000 est.)		 -
Military - note - defense is the responsibility of Australia; periodic visits by the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force
Military branches Army, Navy, Air Force, Public Security -
Military expenditures - dollar figure $723 million (FY00/01) -
Military expenditures - percent of GDP 10% (FY00/01) -
Military manpower - availability males age 15-49:
312,116

note:
includes non-nationals (2001 est.)		 -
Military manpower - fit for military service males age 15-49:
163,642 (2001 est.)		 -
Military manpower - military age 18 years of age -
Military manpower - reaching military age annually males:
6,797 (2001 est.)		 -
National holiday Independence Day, 3 September (1971) -
Nationality noun:
Qatari(s)

adjective:
Qatari		 -
Natural hazards haze, dust storms, sandstorms common surrounded by shoals and reefs that can pose maritime hazards
Natural resources petroleum, natural gas, fish fish
Net migration rate 20.12 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2001 est.) -
People - note - the landing of illegal immigrants from Indonesia's Rote Island has become an ongoing problem
Pipelines crude oil 235 km; natural gas 400 km -
Political parties and leaders none -
Political pressure groups and leaders none -
Population 769,152 (July 2001 est.) no indigenous inhabitants


note: Indonesian fishermen are allowed access to the lagoon and fresh water at Ashmore Reef's West Island (July 2006 est.)
Population below poverty line NA% -
Population growth rate 3.18% (2001 est.) -
Ports and harbors Doha, Halul Island, Umm Sa'id (Musay'id) -
Radio broadcast stations AM 6, FM 5, shortwave 1 (1998) -
Radios 256,000 (1997) -
Railways 0 km -
Religions Muslim 95% -
Sex ratio at birth:
1.05 male(s)/female

under 15 years:
1.04 male(s)/female

15-64 years:
2.43 male(s)/female

65 years and over:
2.5 male(s)/female

total population:
1.92 male(s)/female (2001 est.)		 -
Suffrage suffrage is limited to municipal elections -
Telephone system general assessment:
modern system centered in Doha

domestic:
NA

international:
tropospheric scatter to Bahrain; microwave radio relay to Saudi Arabia and UAE; submarine cable to Bahrain and UAE; satellite earth stations - 2 Intelsat (1 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) and 1 Arabsat		 -
Telephones - main lines in use 142,000 (1997) -
Telephones - mobile cellular 43,476 (1997) -
Television broadcast stations 2 (plus three repeaters) (1997) -
Terrain mostly flat and barren desert covered with loose sand and gravel low with sand and coral
Total fertility rate 3.17 children born/woman (2001 est.) -
Unemployment rate NA% -
Waterways none -
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