The Country
Geography
The State of Qatar is located on a small peninsula projecting from the Arabian peninsula into the Arabian Gulf, (also known as the Persian Gulf). The country has land borders with Saudi Arabia to the south west and the UAE to the south east. To the west is a disputed sea border with Bahrain. Most of the country is flat, semi arid desert, lying about 200 m (1640 ft) above sea level. Plentiful oil and natural gas reserves make it one of the richest states in the region.
The capital city is Doha, a major port situated in the east of Qatar. The country covers an area of about 4247 square miles (11,000 square kilometers). With a population of 600,000 (1999 figures), almost 90% live in Doha and its suburbs. Some 80% of the people are migrant workers, and the population comprises 40% Arab, 18% Pakistani, 18% Indian, 10% Iranian and 14% other minorities. Nearly all Qataris are Sunni Muslims.
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National History
Timeline – Key Dates in Qatari History
Further National Information
BBC News Profile: Qatar
Yahoo Qatar page
wikipedia: Qatar
wikipedia: History of Qatar
Aviation
Text to be added on the development of aviation in Qatar.
Markings
Civil Aircraft Registrations:
In 1973, the registration prefix A7-xxx was adopted, eg: A7-ABK. Prior to this date, it appears that aircraft used the registration sequence G-Axxx.
An all-time Civil Rotorcraft Register of Qatar listing is here.
An incomplete all-time Qatar civil aircraft register listing is here.
Aircraft Operators
Military Air Arms
Air Force (Qatar Emiri Air Force)
Central Government Agencies
Government Aviation (Qatar Amiri Flight)
Public Service Aviation
Medical Aviation (Lifeflight)
Police Aviation (Qatar Police Air Wing) [1974-1983]
Commercial Aviation
wikipedia: Airlines of Qatar
The World’s Airlines: Qatar
Private Aviation
To be added
Industry
Aircraft Manufacturers:
None at present
Aircraft Maintenance/Repair Depots
None known.
Airfields
Civil Airports & Airfields
Doha International Airport
Airports in Qatar
Military Air Bases & Airfields
Military Air Bases Listing – to be added
On Show
Aviation Museums
None at present
Airshow Dates
More Information
Aviation-Related Magazines
None known.
Aviation Bibliography
Qatar Aviation Bibliography – to be added
Web Links