US $ 1.00 = QR 3.64
€ 1.00 = QR 4.5
Since 1995, Qatar has been ruled by H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani. H.H. The Emir is a supporter of economic development and has implemented several political changes in policy, trade, investment and educational and cultural exchange, including a political liberalization creating an elected council and giving women the right to vote.
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| Independence: | September 3, 1971 | |
| Head of State: | H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani | |
| Total area: | 11,437 km2 | |
| Population: | 811,052 | |
| Capital: | Doha | |
| Language: | Arabic & English | |
| Currency: | Qatari Riyal (fixed to the US $) US $ 1.00 = QR 3.64 € 1.00 = QR 4.5 |
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| Total Exports: | US $ 39.9 billion | |
| Total Imports: | US $ 4.8 billion | |
| Major Trading Partners: | Japan, UK, US, Italy, Germany, France, South Korea | |
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| Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 2003: | US $ 73.5 billion | |
| GDP forecast 2004: | US $ 20.2 billion | |
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