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Qatar Country
Overview
Location:
Middle East, peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia Climate:
arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers
Terrain:
mostly flat and barren desert covered with loose sand and gravel Elevation extremes:
lowest point: Persian Gulf 0 m
highest point: Qurayn Abu al Bawl 103 m
Natural hazards:
haze, dust storms, sandstorms common Environment - current
issues:
limited natural fresh water resources are increasing dependence on large-scale
desalination facilities
Nationality:
noun: Qatari(s)
adjective: Qatari Ethnic groups:
Arab 40%, Pakistani 18%, Indian 18%, Iranian 10%, other 14% Religions:
Muslim 95% Languages:
Arabic (official), English commonly used as a second language
Country name:
conventional long form: State of Qatar
conventional short form: Qatar
local long form: Dawlat Qatar
local short form: Qatar
note: closest approximation of the native pronunciation falls between
cutter and gutter, but not like guitar
Government type:
traditional monarchy Capital:
Doha Administrative divisions:
10 municipalities (baladiyat, singular - baladiyah); Ad Dawhah, Al Ghuwayriyah,
Al Jumayliyah, Al Khawr, Al Wakrah, Ar Rayyan, Jarayan al Batinah, Madinat
ash Shamal, Umm Sa'id, Umm Salal Independence:
3 September 1971 (from UK)
National holiday:
Independence Day, 3 September (1971)
Flag description:
maroon with a broad white serrated band (nine white points) on the hoist
side
Currency (code):
Qatari rial (QAR) Exchange rates:
Qatari rials per US dollar - 3.64 (2004), 3.64 (2003), 3.64 (2002),
3.64 (2001), 3.64 (2000)
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