Qatar
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- WFP Iran welcomes first ever donation from Qatar Airways
People
- Population: 547761
- Population Growth: 2.39%
- Infant Mortality: 19.6 per 1000 live births (similar to Qatar)
Context
- Area: 11000 km2
- Government: traditional monarchy
- Religions: Muslim (95%)
- Ethnic Groups: Iranian (10%), Indian (18%), Pakistani (18%), Arab (40%)
- Borders: Saudi Arabia (60 km)
Economy
- GDP per capita: 36620$US (similar to Qatar)
- GDP from agriculture: 1%
- GDP from industry: 50%
- GDP from services: 49%
