Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
Qatar - Statistics & Facts
Qatar is a sovereign Arab nation in Southwest Asia, sharing a direct border only with Saudi Arabia. This single border has been problematic since May of 2017, when Saudi Arabia began a blockage against Qatar. Independence in Qatar wasn’t achieved until 1971. Since then, Qatar has been ruled by the Al Thani family. Today, the absolute head of state in Qatar is Tamin bin Hamad Al Thani. According to the country’s constitution, Sharia law is the main source of Qatari legislation.
