Qatar

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/qatar

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Qatar?Qatar Peninsula, northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, West Asia
2. How many people live in Qatar?2.6 million (early 2017), with over 86% being expatriates
3. How big is Qatar?11,586 square kilometers (4,473 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Qatar?Doha
5. What language do people speak in Qatar?Official: Arabic. Widely spoken: English
6. What kind of government does Qatar have?Hereditary monarchy (Emirate)

Expatriates: Individuals residing in a country other than their native land, often for work or other opportunities.
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): Natural gas that has been cooled down to a liquid form for easier transportation and storage.
Sharia Law: A legal system based on Islamic principles, forming a main source of legislation in Qatar.
Sovereign Wealth Fund: A state-owned investment fund that invests in assets such as stocks, bonds, and real estate globally.