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Qatar
/kaˈtaʁ/
a country in Western Asia
Le Qatar est un pays riche en gaz naturel.
Qatar is a country rich in natural gas.
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A sovereign state located in Western Asia, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
Le Qatar est connu pour ses gratte-ciel et ses stades modernes.
Qatar is known for its skyscrapers and modern stadiums.
Qatar is a high-income economy backed by the world's third-largest natural gas reserves and oil resources.
Collocations
Émirats arabes unis et QatarUnited Arab Emirates and Qatarla Coupe du Monde au Qatarthe World Cup in Qatar
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Geographical Context
Qatar shares its only land border with Saudi Arabia and is otherwise surrounded by the Persian Gulf.
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Capital City
The capital of Qatar is Doha, which is also the country's largest city.
Word Origin
The name 'Qatar' comes from the Arabic 'قطر' (qaṭar), meaning 'to descend' or 'to drop,' possibly referring to the Qatar Peninsula's position jutting into the Persian Gulf.
Usage Notes
Qatar is often referred to as the 'State of Qatar' in formal contexts. The country is also known for hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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