Qatar

Area: 11 437 km²

Population: 907 229 (2007)

Population density: 79.3 pers./km²

Capital: Doha

Government type: Absolute monarchy

Official language: Arabic

Ethnic groups: Arab 40%, Indian 18%, Pakistani 18%, Iranian 10%, other 14%

Religion: Muslim 77.5%, Christian 8.5%, other 14%

Currency: Qatari riyal (QAR)

Time zone: UTC+3

Administrative divisions: Qatar is divided into 10 municipalities

Highest point: Qurayn Abu al Bawl 103 m

Largest cities: Doha, Al-Rayyan, Umm Salal, Al Wakrah, Al Khawr

Calling code: +974

Internet TLD: .qa