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Location:
The state of Qatar is situated half-way along the west coast of the
Arabian Gulf, east of the Arabian peninsula, between longitudes (27
to 24, and 10 to 26 degrees north) and longitudes (45 to 50, and
40 to 51 degrees east.) The State of Qatar is a peninsula that
extends northward in the Gulf Waters.
The Area:
The state of Qatar covers an area of 11437 sq km. The territory of
the State of Qatar includes a number of islands in the coastal
waters of the peninsula. The most well-known of these islands are
the Halul, which is the main export terminal for the offshore
oilfields, sharaouh, Al-Bashiriya, Safliya and others.
The Population: The present population of Qatar is estimated at
559.000 inhabitants.
The Climate:
Qatar has a desert climate of hot summer and relatively warm winter.
Topography:
The State of Qatar generally consists of flat rocky surfaces.
However, it includes some hills and sand dunes in the western and
northern parts to the country.
The Capital City:
Doha is the Capital City of Qatar and the seat of government, housing
government departments, financial and commercial institutions.
Other Towns & Villages: Umm Said, Al-Khor, Madinat Al-Shamal, Dukhan,
Al-Wakrah, Al-Ruwaise and Al-Zubarah are the most well-known towns
and villages in Qatar.
The National Flag: The National Flag consists of two colors; white
and maroon separated by nine arrows.
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