Muslim 77.5%, Christian 8.5%, other 14% (2004 census)
nominally Roman Catholic 96%, Protestant 2%, other 2%
Languages
Arabic (official), English commonly used as a second language
Spanish (official), numerous indigenous dialects
Exports
liquefied natural gas (LNG), petroleum products, fertilizers, steel
petroleum, bauxite and aluminum, steel, chemicals, agricultural products, basic manufactures
External Debt
$125,300,000,000 $
$89,600,000,000 US
Exchange Rate
Qatari rials (QAR) per US dollar - 3.64 (2008 est.), 3.64 (2007), 3.64 (2006), 3.64 (2005), 3.64 (2004)
bolivars (VEB) per US dollar - 2.147 (2008 est.), 2,147 (2007), 2,147 (2006), 2,089.8 (2005), 1,891.3 (2004) note: On 1 January 2008 Venezuela revalued its currency with 1000 old bolivares equal to 1 new bolivar
Military Budget as percentage of GDP
10.000%
1.200%
Beijing Olympics Medal Count
0
1
Location
Middle East, peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia
Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, between Colombia and Guyana
Area
11,586 km sq
912,050 km sq
Coastline
563 km
2,800 km
Climate
arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers
