Qatar is an absolute monarchy with a population exceeding 2.7 million. It consists of arid desert terrain and a highly urbanised Gulf coastline. The economy is highly industrialised and resource-based with a nominal GDP surpassing $219 billion; LNG, crude oil, and petrochemicals dominate exports, while imports include vehicles, electrical machinery, iron and steel, and food products like rice and poultry.

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