Qatar is rich in oil and natural gas resources, and its total natural gas reserves rank third in the world. Since the 1940s, huge oil reserves have been discovered, which has completely changed the economy of the whole country. So far, Qatar has a high standard of living and superior national social welfare, such as free education and medical services, free water and electricity charges, etc.
Qatar's main resources are oil and natural gas. By the end of 20 13, the proven oil reserves were 2.8 billion tons, ranking 13 in the world, and the natural gas reserves were 25.78 trillion cubic meters, ranking third in the world. Qatar is poor in groundwater resources. So gasoline is cheaper than water, 20 1 1 about 80 cents per liter (1 equivalent to 1.74 RMB). Groundwater resources are scarce, and desalination water is used for fresh water.
Doha, the capital of Qatar, is the largest city in China, the political, economic, transportation and cultural center, and one of the famous ports in the Persian Gulf. It is hot and humid in summer and cool in winter. The population is 6.5438+0.54 million, accounting for about 60% of the total population in China. The largest city and port in China is also the most densely populated area in China. After World War II, it prospered with the development of domestic oil industry. There are seven large stadiums in the suburbs. Hold the 15 Asian Games. Qatar withdrew from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Qatar has hosted the Doha Asian Games and the Asian Cup Football Tournament, and won the right to host the 22nd World Cup Football Tournament. The following is the economic situation in Qatar:
Overview of Qatar's economy: Qatar's total economic output (GDP) is 65.438+0935 billion US dollars (equivalent to 65.438+03226 billion RMB, 65.438+0 US dollars = 68.353 RMB), which is lower than Nanjing's 65.438+0403 billion RMB and higher than Changsha's 65.438+0258 billion RMB.
Qatar's per capita GDP is as high as US$ 68,325 (IMF data), equivalent to about RMB 467,000, ranking 10 in the world, while Monaco, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Bermuda (a British overseas territory), China, Macau, Switzerland, Norway, Ireland and Iceland (IMF) rank 1-9 respectively.
Qatar's GDP per capita is higher than that of the United States, Singapore, Denmark, Australia, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany and Israel. Qatar's GDP per capita is about six times that of China and 1.7 times that of Japanese.
Per capita income in Qatar: According to the statistics of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Qatar is one of the richest countries in the world, with a per capita income as high as 1460 1 1 USD (about 990,000 RMB). According to the ranking of the richest countries and regions in the world published by Global Finance magazine, Qatar, a country in the Middle East, ranks first, with a per capita gross domestic product (GDP) exceeding 90,000 US dollars (about 600,000 yuan at the current exchange rate).
Qatar's oil exploration industry is developed, accounting for about 70% of government revenue, 60% of GDP and 85% of export revenue.
Social welfare in Qatar is very perfect. Even people without jobs don't have to worry about life here, let alone become beggars. Because the government subsidizes the unemployed, they can get a large sum of money every month, which is about 1.6 thousand a year, and the unemployment rate is still very low. Although there are only over two million people, the unemployment rate is less than 1%, and sometimes it is almost zero.
There is no personal income tax in Qatar, and local enterprises do not have to pay taxes, but oil and gas enterprises in Qatar need to pay 35% tax, and foreign enterprises in Qatar only need to pay 10% tax. Bermuda ranks first among the 10 tax havens in the world, followed by Qatar.
Besides not worrying about unemployment, other social welfare services are also excellent. For example, in terms of people's livelihood, Qatar implements free medical care nationwide. Citizens don't need to spend a penny to see a doctor. They are not only free to see a doctor, but also free to go to school. Even the residents' water, electricity and electricity costs are not considered, and they are directly contracted by the government. The Qatari government will not spend money, but subsidize the people. Therefore, Qataris in the true sense never need to work, which makes people feel very rich, and the happiness index of domestic life is naturally high. After all, the country has earned a lot of foreign exchange from oil and belongs to one of the few countries in the world.
In Qatar, seeing a doctor is free, and it is for everyone in Qatar, whether you are Qatari or not. It is said that a friend who works in Qatari, China, suffered from stomach bleeding and was hospitalized for two weeks, with a lot of bleeding. As a result, only 6 card coins were paid when leaving the hospital (Qatar riyal, 1 Qatar riyal = 1.8823 RMB, real-time exchange rate). When the doctor said six calories, his friend asked again for fear of hearing wrong. When it was confirmed that he only had to pay six calories, both the doctor and my friend laughed.
In Qatar, although universal medical care is free, there is still a process to see a doctor. In addition to emergency, the usual consultation is to go to the health center, and each resident has a corresponding designated health center to ensure the balanced distribution of medical resources.
Doctors in health centers are often called consultants. Only when the consultant thinks the condition is serious will he issue a recommendation letter from the hospital. With this letter of recommendation, patients can make an appointment in the hospital and wait for the doctor to arrange the time for treatment.
This process is to control hospital resources from being abused, so that patients with real needs and emergencies can be treated in time.
Because Qatar implements a free medical system, their diagnosis and treatment system is very strict, and the medical examination process is also very careful. Doctors in Qatar often meet with doctors to discuss the best solution or look up information in the database, so doctors in Qatar will not diagnose patients at will.
Every resident in Qatar can apply for a medical card, which contains your basic information and all medical records (Qatar natives have records since birth), so that doctors can know your basic situation by swiping their cards online, and the comprehensive examination information of all foreigners in the world will also be in it. The purpose of doing this is not only to ensure your health reliably, but also to prevent some people from deliberately concealing their medical history. Some medical accidents happened in China before, precisely because the patient information can't be tracked, because a hospital has a system, which will also bring security risks to doctors.
Qatar has included the safety of doctors in the scope of legal protection, and put warning signs in the most conspicuous positions of hospitals or health centers, demanding respect for medical workers, otherwise it will violate the criminal law. With security, doctors can serve patients with more peace of mind and give the most appropriate and reasonable treatment suggestions.
Qatar attaches great importance to national education. The state implements a free education system, which will provide excellent students with opportunities to study abroad and grant scholarships at the same time. Qatar is a paradise for the rich: education, medical care and water and electricity are free. Zero tax, almost zero unemployment rate, sustained growth of national income and good foreign exchange prospects. This former British colony is now living a life of food and clothing. According to the prediction of relevant people, Qatar's economy will maintain strong and sustainable development in 100.
When it comes to education in Qatar, we must mention the Qatar Foundation. Since the establishment of Education City by Qatar Foundation, Qatar has introduced world-renowned foreign universities to set up local branches on very favorable terms to establish and upgrade its higher education and scientific research level.
1998, virginia commonwealth university took the lead in the Education City. Up to now, six American universities, including HEC in Paris, University College London and Hamad Khalifa University, a local private university, have settled in Qatar Education City (equivalent to University Town).
For example, mechanical engineering and chemical energy majors offered by Texas A&M University in the United States. Carnegie Mellon University has set up a major in computer science, and Northwest University has set up a major in journalism and communication. Other universities also offer majors in finance, art, diplomacy and medical treatment.
It can be seen from the direction of specialty setting that these majors are more suitable for Qatar's national conditions and needs to some extent. It is worth mentioning that in Qatar's national outlook report, the Qatar government plans to integrate these European and American universities into a comprehensive university in Qatar after 2030. It can be seen that Qatar not only stays in the affluent life, but also attaches importance to education, which will enhance the sustainability of economic development and the quality of life of residents.
At the same time, Qatar has also set up the Qatar Science Park to develop a knowledge-based economy, and 2 1 world-renowned large companies such as General Motors, Microsoft, Cisco, Daniel F. Akerson Mobil, British Shell and Megatron Group have settled in.
Because the country is rich in oil, it is more convenient for Kata people to drive. On the street, it is not surprising to see countless Cadillac, Mitsubishi Jeep, BMW and Mercedes-Benz all over the streets. Besides money, Qataris are good at spending money. According to a classmate who went to school in Qatar in China, all the cosmetics used by her very rich female classmates in Qatar are CHANNEL or CDs, and all the bags are LV. If Qatar doesn't have the brand she wants to buy, she will take a 40-minute flight to Dubai to buy it. If Dubai doesn't have it, she will fly to Europe or America to buy it.
It is said that Qatar only needs to work for about three hours a day, and the salary is very high. A video of interviewing Qatar's richest people was circulated on the Internet. In the video, the rich man is angry that his daughter doesn't work, saying that he still insists on working for three hours every day, and sometimes even works overtime until two o'clock in the afternoon. It can be said that it is very pragmatic, but this rich video also makes many netizens laugh and cry: "We usually get off work at least 5: 30 in the afternoon, and you still work overtime until 2 pm.
There are two short stories on the internet to prove its wealth: one is that many people in Doha drive Lamborghini when they get off the camel, and it is red on Wednesday and blue on Thursday; Open black on Friday; Yellow on Sunday; Ride a camel when you are tired of driving.
Another way of saying it is that in Qatar, wealth is not about seeing too many cars, but seeing too many trees. There is a popular saying in Qatar: if a tree is planted in front of his house, his house will have a BMW; If two trees are planted in front of the door, his family will have two Mercedes-Benz cars. If three trees are planted in front of the door, his family will have three Ferraris.
Of course, the truth of this short story cannot be verified, but it is an indisputable fact that Qatar was rated as the richest country in the world by Forbes magazine, and its per capita GDP ranked first in the world. So the story is just told after a meal, and there is no lack of a little banter, but it can prove Qatar's wealth.
Qataris are not without troubles when they have money. Some Qataris often feel that life is meaningless because of too much material wealth. There are also data showing that nearly two-thirds of Qataris are obese, and even Qataris have a high divorce rate.
Qatar is rich in oil and natural gas. It is not uncommon that gasoline is cheaper than water. The price of gasoline is about RMB per liter in 2 yuan. Although Qatar gasoline is worthless at home, it has brought a lot of foreign exchange in dollars for Qatar internationally.
According to the Human Development Report 20 19 issued by the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Development Programme mainly evaluates the national development index according to the health, education and income of various countries and regions. The highest per capita annual income in the world is Qatar, with an average of $65,438 +0 10489.
Among the 189 countries and regions that participated in the selection, Norway has the highest living standard in the world, followed by Switzerland, Ireland, China, Hongkong and Germany, and China is ranked 85th. Nevertheless, the Asia-Pacific region, including China, is the region with the fastest human development and progress in the world. China is a world leader in popularizing broadband Internet, and has made great progress in improving life expectancy, education and medical security. Enter a country with a high level of human development.