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y Religion of each Country is listed using a recognized symbol   (see RELIGION
below), the % number is the estimated size of the Majority. Map of the Religious World

 

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Population -  Accepted number of people living in the country
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Living In Poverty  Note: Living in Poverty in Afghanistan or Mozambique is far different to living in poverty in Northern Europe or the United States.  In Developed Countries N/A means Not Applicable - in Un-Developed Countries N/A means Not Available.

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Literacy We have listed the latest percentages of the population over the age of 15 years able to read and write. i.e. male: 47%, female 15%  

Life Expectancy - We have listed life expectancy of men and women at birth.

Environmental & Ecological Factors - Link to information on this subject by Country. Click on the link, then click on the subject you wish to research (i.e.: Water Resources) then scroll down to and click on the Country you require data for.

Trafficking in Human Beings Report -  US Department of State Report. Source

Human Rights Report - US Department of State Country Briefs on Human Rights.

Age of Consent. - Legal Age of Sexual Consent.   Source

International Migration Profile - United Nations Data on Migration.  Source

Adults 15-49 with HIV/AIDS - Percentage of the Population infected. Source

National Intelligence Quotient - The Average Intelligence Quotient is 100. Source

Corruption Index  Transparency International Data. 

Armed Forces -  Includes various data on Land, Sea and Air Forces and Budgets.

World Bank Report - World Bank Country Report

International Monetary Fund - International Monetary Fund Country Report

United States US AID Payments   - U.S. authorized financial aid to foreign Nations.

News Sources -  English Language Local News sources.

World Health Organization   An overview of the Health situation within the country.

Freedom House Report   -   Freedom House Country Freedom Rankings.

World Trade Organization  -  WTO Member Nations Report.

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Stock Exchange- Stock Exchanges that are presented real-time in English.

Chambers of Commerce  Link takes you to the World Chambers Network. Pick the Country or Territory you want and click on search for the links you will require.

 Wikipedia Overview - Link takes you to the Wikipedia Encyclopaedia.

Current Conflicts - Link takes you to an update on conflicts the Nation is engaged in.

  TODAY'S NEWS - News relating to the country from around the world.

 Currency exchange rates for Local Currency. 

  Local weather conditions today.

   Local Time.  This link will take you to an International Time locator, find the name of the country in the listing, click, and you have the time there now.

   Link to Amnesty International - Country Human Rights Report. 

   Prison Population of the World (by Country)

The Maltese Cross  Slavery in the 21st Century - Data on Modern Day Human Trafficking & Slavery.

Fiji Sunset.Island Vulnerability - Island Nations suffer vulnerabilities that other Nations do not
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  Member of the Commonwealth of Nations (The British Empire) - Map

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Animated Flag of European Union  Member of the European Union - Map

  Member of the Association of South East Asian Nations - Map

Animated Flag of CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States)  Member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (ex-Soviet Union)

  USAID - Loans and Grants made by the United States Congress to Foreign Countries.

This symbol indicates that the State Department of the United States Government has deemed that this Country is considered a State Sponsor of International Terrorism.


RELIGION

NATIONS WITH MAJORITY MUSLIM  POPULATIONS

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Map of the Muslim World
(Showing Sunni & Shia Majorities)


NATIONS WITH MAJORITY CHRISTIAN POPULATIONS

 
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NATIONS WITH MAJORITY BUDDHIST POPULATIONS

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NATIONS WITH MAJORITY HINDU POPULATIONS

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NATIONS WITH MAJORITY COMMUNIST POPULATIONS

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NATIONS WITH MAJORITY JEWISH POPULATIONS

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Major Religious Groups of the World Ranked by Number of Adherents

Map of religious majority of the Worlds Countries

A Basic Overview of the World's Major Religions

Alphabetical Listing of the Worlds Religions

Religious Majorities by State in the United States of America


Largest Religious Groups in the United States of America


The Central Intelligence Agency's 21st Century World Facts Report


THE WAR ON TERRORISM



The States of Iran, Syria, Cuba, North Korea and Sudan
�are the five governments that the United States Secretary of State
has designated�as state sponsors of international terrorism.


Department of State - Counter Terrorism

Department of Homeland Security
     

 
Nations with Colonies, Territories & Overseas Possessions

     (AUSTRALIA)   Commonwealth of Australia
        (CHINA)  
People's Republic of China
  
        (DENMARK)  Kingdom of Denmark
        (FRANCE)  French Republic 
      
(FINLAND)  Republic of Finland
        (NETHERLANDS)  Kingdom of the Netherlands
      (NEW ZEALAND)  New Zealand
       (NORWAY)   Kingdom of Norway
        (PORTUGAL)  Portuguese Republic
           (SPAIN)  Kingdom of Spain
       (U.K.)  United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
        (U.S.A.)  United States of America


Could, Should or Would be Countries

(Not Recognized by the United Nations as Nations)


 
The Etiquette of Formal & Business Dining




Hot Spots of the World


Freedom of the Press

Although we have listed as many English Language newspapers and other business publications as we can find, we would point out that not all publications have the Freedom of the Press enjoyed by those in North America and Europe.  So, we suggest you check the Freedom House - Freedom of the Press Report, before reading any of the newspapers or other publications listed on this site.


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Qatar   Animated Sphere   UNITED NATIONS
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   Languages  Travel Guide   Pictures  Universities
   NATIONAL STATISTICS - ASIA MAP
   GDP
$52,239.72 per capita
   Population 833,285 (July 2009 est.)
  
Living In Poverty  N/A
       Public Debt  11 % of GDP 
   Population 2050 (projected) 900,000 
  + 43%
   11,437 sq. km.        69.4 per sq. km.

   Literacy:  male 59.8%, female 30.6%
   Life Expectancy:  male 70.65 yrs. female 75.76 yrs.

  
Environmental & Ecological Factors

  
Trafficking in Human Beings Report
  
Qatar does not fully comply with the minimum
   standards for the elimination of trafficking human beings.

  
Human Rights Report

  
Age of Consent - No Legal Definition
   United Nations International Migration Profile
  
Adults 15-49 with HIV/AIDS - N/A
  
National Intelligence Quotient -  78
  
Corruption Index

  
Armed Forces  
  
World Bank Report  
International Monetary Fund
  
United States US AID Payments  
   News Sources
     World Health Organization
  
Freedom House Report   World Trade Organization
   Peninsula
   Gulf Times

   Qatar Stock Exchange
  
Chambers of Commerce
   Wikipedia Overview

 
  TODAY'S NEWS IN QATER 


        
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State of Qatar
   Nation Founded 1971