GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Qatar’s North Field and its geological extension of Iran’s South Pars Field have the world’s largest non-associated gas reserves (Figure 1). Most of Qatar’s natural gas production comes from the North Field, which at current gas production rates is expected to last another century.

Detailed explanation-2: -Qatar’s natural gas reserves are one of the largest in the world, after Russia and Iran. Most of its reserves are located in the offshore North Field, shared with Iran, which is a part of the largest natural gas field in the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -Petroleum and natural gas are the cornerstones of Qatar’s economy and account for more than 70% of total government revenue, more than 60% of gross domestic product, and roughly 85% of export earnings. Qatar has the world’s third largest proven natural gas reserve and is the second-largest exporter of natural gas.

Detailed explanation-4: -Qatar is virtually tied with Australia and the United States as the largest producer of liquefied natural gas, fuel that is super chilled and shipped on tankers.

Detailed explanation-5: -GDP. billion 2015 USD 167.08. Population. Millions 2.88.