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Qatar which is officially called the State of Qatar is in the Middle East, bordering Saudi Arabia in the south and the Persian Gulf in the other sides.
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Brief Overview
Qatar was a British protectorate until 1971, when it became independent. Its main industry was pearl fishing until reserves of oil were located on its lands in the 1940s.Prince Hamad bin Khalifa ousted his father from his position as emir in 1995 to assume power. He immediately began instituting more liberal policies, which ultimately led to the formation of Al-Jazeera, the top news network in the Middle East.
Qatar has substantial wealth from its oil and gas exports; most citizens live a life which is highly subsidized by the government.
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Qatar Green Building Council launched - Peninsula On-line http://bit.ly/v7nRE #greenbuilding
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Spending time with my wife Wendy before I leave to Qatar for 6 months!
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@TheJMan09 fabuuulooous!! no complaints here. u??? staying away from that qatar heat?!?! beer helps!
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FMs representing LAS Troika (KSA, the Sudan and Syria) + current chairmanship of Arab summit (Qatar) 2 attend meeting.
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View All Qatar Questions (2) | Ask a QuestionWhat is the best way of finding a job in Qatar? (2 Answers)It would probably be very helpful if you could get access to one of their daily newspapers read more
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Qatar Travel Grounded Adapter Plug Kit - GUD and GUF - $15.00
Grounded Adaptor plug changes your appliance plug to fit Qatar outlets...
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Qatar Flag Polyester 3 ft. x 5 ft. - $0.01
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Oil and Politics in the Gulf: Rulers and Merchants in Kuwait and Qatar (Cambridge Middle East Library) - $39.99
Why in recent years have the social and economic upheavals in Kuwait and Qatar been accompanied by a remarkable political continuity? In a region of revolution and coups, these particular monarchies have somehow survived. In her analysis of...
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Qatar Complete Residents' Guide - $24.95
The Qatar Explorer is a fact-filled resource, covering every topic relevant to life in this emerging country. Written in the same appealing Explorer style that book lovers have come to enjoy, this guidebook gives you the inside track o...
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Qatar Maps and Geography
- Wikipedia: Geography of Qatar
- Country Studies: Qatar Geography
- Lonely Planet: Map of Qatar
- National Geographic: Qatar Map
- WorldAtlas.com: Qatar Map and Information
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Qatar Culture
- Wikipedia: Music of Qatar
- Embassy of Qatar: Qatar Culture and Arts
- Portals to the World: [http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/amed/qatar/resources
