Qatar

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Overview of Qatar

Officially name: State of Qatar

Capital: Doha

Largest city: Doha

Official language: Arabic

Government: Absolute monarchy

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Education System in Qatar

The tentative beginnings of education in Qatar were in the first half of the twentieth century when boys and girls were taught in the traditional ‘katateeb’ schools. They were taught many subjects but without a formal system.

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Healthcare in Qatar

Qatar, a nation rich in oil and gas natural reserves, is located in the Middle East and is neighboured by Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. With a land area of 4,184 square miles, the population was estimated to be 825,000 at the start of 2008.