Area: 4,416 sq mi (11,437 sq km)
Population (2005 est.): 863,051
Capital: Doha
Industries: crude oil production and refining, ammonia, fertilizers, petrochemicals, steel reinforcing bars, cement, commercial ship repair.
Natural Resources: petroleum, natural gas, fish.
Exports: liquefied natural gas (LNG), petroleum products, fertilizers, steel.
Imports: machinery and transport equipment, food, chemicals.
Major trading partners: Japan, South Korea, Singapore, U.S., Germany, UK, Italy, UAE, Saudi Arabia