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Qatar is a monarchy governed by the ruling Al Thani family in consultation with a council of ministers, an appointed advisory council and an elected municipal council. Islamic ideals and beliefs provide the foundation of the country’s customs, laws and practices. Located in the heart of the Persian Gulf, Qatar is a dynamic, modernizing, rapidly developing country that is among the wealthiest per capita in the world. The capital is Doha. Tourist facilities are available. Read the Department of State Background Notes on Qatar for additional information.