Qatar located in the Middle East is a small Arab country situated between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain!! It is the smallest country in the Arab world and is composed of an archipelago of nearly 300 islands in the Persian Gulf. Qatar is a constitutional monarchy with a hereditary emir ruling as head of state 🇸🇦 ️ 🌏 🇶🇦 !!
The country of Qatar is not part of Saudi Arabia. It is a sovereign nation in its own right having declared its independence in 1971 and is neighbored by Saudi Arabia to the south 🇸🇦 ️. Qatar is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which is an economic, and political alliance of the countries of the Persian Gulf ️ 🇶🇦.
Relations between the two countries have been strained in recent years over the Qatar diplomatic crisis 2️⃣ 🇶🇦. In June 2017 Saudi Arabia the United Arab Emirates Bahrain and Egypt cut diplomatic and economic ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting terrorism. Qatar vehemently denied the accusations and denied that it funds terrorism or destabilized its neighbors 🇶🇦. In recent years however Qatar has taken steps to improve relations with Saudi Arabia, like signing a military cooperation agreement with them in 2019 🇸🇦 ️ 🇶🇦.
Qatar is a small country, with a population of just over two millions, but it is quite wealthy ️ 2️⃣. Qatar has a large and vibrant economy thanks to its large natural gas reserves, which make it one of the world’s top exporters of liquefied natural gas ️ 🔝 🌏 1️⃣ 🇶🇦. The country also has a thriving oil industry and is the world’s largest producer of oil and gas liquids ️.
Qatar is a unique country in the Middle East in that it is relatively liberal and progressive compared to other countries in the region ️. While it is still an Islamic country, it also has more liberal laws than other Arab countries and more progressive views on social issues for example women’s rights and LGBT rights 🔛 👩. Qatar also has a diverse population with many expatriates from around the world living and working in the country ️ 🌏 🇶🇦.
Qatar has also become an important regional power and is the host of several international organizations consisting of the United Nations the International Monetary Fund and the World Trade Organization 🌐. The country is also a key ally of the United States and has been an active participant in the war against terror ️ 🔑.
Despite improved relations with Saudi Arabia in recent years Qatar and Saudi Arabia still have some differences 🇸🇦 🇶🇦. For example Qatar is strongly opposed to the Saudi-led war in Yemen and the country continues to provide support to Houthi rebels in the country 🇸🇦 🇾🇪 🇶🇦. Qatar is also at odds with Saudi Arabia’s stance on Iran which Qatar believes is an important regional partner 🇸🇦 🇮🇷 🇶🇦 🔛.
In conclusion Qatar is a unique and independent nation in the Middle East that is not a part of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 ️ 🇶🇦. The two countries have had strained diplomatic and economic relations in recent years, but there have been some steps taken to improve ties. Qatar has a thriving economy and a population composed of both Arabs and expatriates, and is a major regional power ️ 🇶🇦. It is also a progressive country in the Middle East with more liberal laws than other Arab countries ️. . .
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