Publisher's Synopsis
A peninsula that projects into the Arabian Gulf are home to the State of Qatar, a sovereign and independent nation in the Middle East. Qatar has become one of the most significant producers of oil and gas in the world since gaining full independence from Britain in 1971. It is an Islamic state, and as such, its laws and traditions are Islamic in nature. Since 2013, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani has been in charge of the nation.
A peninsula known as the State of Qatar is situated along the Arabian Gulf's western shore. The peninsula measures about 100 kilometers across and stretches 200 kilometers into the Gulf. The major islands in Qatar are Halul, Shraouh, and Al-Asshat. The country shares a maritime border with Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, and Saudi Arabia on its southern border.
Doha is the capital city
Although English is frequently spoken, Arabic is the official language of the nation.
Hereditary monarchy in charge.
Qatar's desert environment features hot summers and mild winters along with year-round sunshine. The mean monthly temperature varies from 17°C in January to 36°C in July, with summertime highs occasionally exceeding 40°C. Rain is uncommon and mostly occurs in the winter as short showers.
This book explains Qatar's history and how it went from being a country with a very low standard of living to having some of the richest individuals in the world. to be familiar with Qatar's history, economy, and governmental structure, as well as how they managed to accumulate such wealth. This book accurately portrays it.
