Qatar is a small country located in Western Asia, surrounded by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Persian Gulf. It has a hot desert climate with little rainfall. The economy was traditionally based on fishing and pearl diving but now relies heavily on oil and natural gas exports. Qatar has become very wealthy as a result of its oil and gas resources. The country is ruled as a constitutional monarchy with the emir as head of state. Religion and Islamic culture play a strong role in Qatari society.

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6. History of Qatar Qatar becomes an independent nation. The three countries want to form one big arab emirates. High quality oil was discovered in Qatar The British take control of Qatar after the Turks have left and recognize sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani to be ruler. The ottaman turks leave Qatar at the beginning of world war 1. The Ottaman Turks took control of Qatar The Al khalifa familly of Bahrain which had control of the north were kicked out thanks to the british. Thani bin Mohammed al Thani was elected ruler of Al Bida which is now Doha and the al Thani, September 3 1971 Beginning of 1971 1940 1920 1915 1872 1868 1st Date Qatar gains independence U.A.E, Qatar and Bahrain want to form one nation Oil discovered British control The ottaman turks leave Turks get control Al Khalifa familly kicked out Thani bin Mohammed elected ruler in Al Bida