Qatar
Qatar (kə-TAHR)
Qatar (pronounced: /kəˈtɑːr/), officially known as the State of Qatar, is a sovereign country located in Western Asia, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
Etymology
The origin of the name "Qatar" is uncertain. However, it is believed to derive from the term "Qatara", which was first used by the ancient Greek geographer, Ptolemy, to refer to the region. "Qatara" is thought to have been derived from the Arabic word "Qatar", meaning to "drip" or "drop", possibly referring to the tiny droplets of oil that naturally seep from the ground in this region.
Geography
Qatar is a peninsula that extends into the Persian Gulf, to the north of Saudi Arabia. It is one of the smallest countries in the world, with a total land area of approximately 11,586 square kilometers. The country's only land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its territory surrounded by the Persian Gulf.
Health Care in Qatar
Healthcare in Qatar is controlled by the Ministry of Public Health and the Qatar Supreme Council of Health. The country has a rapidly developing healthcare system, which is regulated by the Ministry of Public Health. The healthcare services in the country are expanding, with the government aiming to provide world-class healthcare facilities and services.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Qatar
- Wikipedia's article - Qatar
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