Qatar

Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is an island nation located in the Persian Gulf. It borders Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its borders facing the Persian Gulf. The capital and largest city is Doha. Qatar's culture is strongly influenced by Islam and the Arab traditions of the Gulf. Qatar has one of the world's richest economies per capita, thanks to its enormous reserves of oil and natural gas. The country has seen rapid development and modernization, especially in the capital Doha, which is home to numerous skyscrapers, shopping malls, and sports facilities, including those built for the FIFA World Cup 2022. Qatar is also known for its commitment to education and research, with Education City hosting campuses of international universities and research institutes. Population of Qatar from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 2.8 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 2.8 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 2.9 million inhabitants. Capital (Doha): Population in 2020: About 800,000 inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Doha: ~800,000 Al Rayyan: ~600,000 Umm Salal Mohammed: ~50,000 Al Wakrah: ~40,000 Al Khor: ~30,000 Madinat ash Shamal: ~8,000 Al Wukair: Not available Al Ruwais: Not available Dukhan: Not available Al Ghuwariyah: Not available Administrative Divisions: Qatar is divided into 8 municipalities. Municipalities: Al Daayen, Al Khor, Al Rayyan, Al Shamal, Al Wakrah, Doha, Umm Salal, Al Sheehaniya. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $192 billion. 2019: About $183 billion. 2020: Approximately $146 billion (estimate). Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 0.1%. 2019: Approximately 0.1%. 2020: Estimated to be around 0.1%. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 0.2%. 2019: Approximately -0.6%. 2020: Around -2.7%.