| Country |
Qatar |
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| Region |
Middle East |
| Area (sq km) |
11,437 |
| Area (sq mile) |
4,416 |
| Border |
Saudi Arabia |
| Population |
833,285 |
| Nationality |
Qatari(s) |
| Ethnic |
Arab 40%, Pakistani 18%, Indian 18%, Iranian 10%, other 14% |
| Religion |
Muslim 77.5%, Christian 8.5%, other 14% (2004 census) |
| Language |
Arabic (official), English |
| Literacy |
89% |
| Government |
Emirate |
| Capital |
Doha |
| Leader |
Amir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (since June 27, 1995); Prime Minister Hamad bin Jasim bin Jabir al-Thani (since April 3, 2007) |
| Currency |
Qatari rial (QAR) |
| Independence Day |
Sept. 3, 1971 (from United Kingdom) |
| National Holiday |
Independence Day (Sept. 3, 1971) |
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