Qatar is a Middle East country in the Arab Peninsula. The country is known for its futuristic skyscrapers and other ultramodern architecture and infrastructure. The country has the fourth-highest GDP in the world and has no taxes (except for luxury items and junk food).
The country’s economy like other Arabic countries is primarily based on Oil and Petroleum. However, the country also has Fishing and Pearl Hunting was once a thriving industry in Qatar.
Basic Details | |
| Region | Middle East |
| Capital City | Doha |
| Government Type | Unitary absolute monarchy |
| Official Languages | Arabic, English |
| Currency | Qatari riyal, QAR |
| Phone Code | +974 |
| Important Cities | Al Rayyan, Umm ?al?l Mu?ammad, Al Wakrah, Al Khor, Ash Sh???n?yah, Dukh?n, Musay‘?d, Mad?nat ash Sham?l, Al Wukayr, Ar Ruways |
| National Day | National Day (18th Dec) |
Economy | |
| Ease of Doing Business Ranking | 77 (Easy) |
| Primary Industries | crude oil production and refining, ammonia, fertilizers, petrochemicals, steel reinforcing bars, cement, and commercial ship repair, Natural Gas, |
| Major Exports | Liquefied Natural Gas, Petroleum Products, Fertilizers, Steel |
| Major Exports to India | Food Products, Animal, Textiles and Clothing, Hides and skins, Footwear, Vegetables, Wood, Machinery and Electricals, Stone and Glass, Transportation |
| Major Imports | Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft, cars, Gas Turbines, Jewellery, and Aircraft Parts. |
| Major Imports from India | Metals, Vegetables, Chemicals, Machinery and Electricals, Raw materials, Stone and Glass, Plastic or Rubber, Transportation, Textiles and Clothing, Food Products |
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| Trade Agreements with India | bilateral ties, Bilateral trade |
| Bordering Nations | Bahrain, Saudi Arabia |
| Member of | Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB), Greater Arab Free Trade Area(GAFTA), Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC), Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition(IMCTC), Organisation of Islamic Co-operation(OIC), United Nations(UN), World Trade Organization(WTO) |
| Indian Embassy Details for Qatar | H.E. Dr. Deepak Mittal Honourable Ambassador Embassy of India Villa Nos. 86 & 90, Street No.941, Al Eithra Street, Zone- 63, Onaiza, Doha, Qatar, P.O. Box 2788, Doha Email: amb.doha@mea.gov.in Phone: 974-44255777 Website: https://www.indianembassyqatar.gov.in/ |
| Embassy Details of Qatar in India | H.E. Mr. Mohammed Khater Ibrahim Al Khater Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of the State of Qatar EP 31 A, Chandragupta MargChanakyapuriNew Delhi-110021 Email: newdelhi@mofa.gov.qa Phone: +91-11-2611 7988, 2611 8787, 2611 8486 (O) |
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