Location:

The State of Qatar is a peninsula located amid the western coast of the Arabian Gulf. Qatar includes several islands the largest of which are, Halul, Shraouh and Al-Asshat.

Topography

The land mainly consists of a flat rocky plain, covered with a range of low limestone outcroppings in Jebel Dukhan in the west and Jebel Fuyart in the north. This plain is mostly marked by its many inland seas (Khors), bays and basins called (al-Riyadh) over the northern and middle areas that are considered to be the most fertile lands housing different natural plants.

Area

Qatar occupies an area of 11,521 square kilometers.

Population

Qatar has a population of approximately 2,5 million.

Capital City 

Doha

Language:

Arabic is the official language of the country, though English is widely spoken.

Religion:

Islam is the official religion of the State of Qatar, and the Islamic Law (Sharia) shall be the principal source of its legislation.

Climate:

Qatar has a desert climate with hot summers, warm winters and scarce rainfall.

Major Cities

Doha (capital), Al-Wakrah, Al-Khor, Dukhan, Al-Shamal, Msaieed, Ras Lafan and others.

Currency

Qatari Riyal (1 Riyal = 100 Dirhams).

QAR= 3.65 USA $ (fixed)

National Day:

Qatar National Day is held on 18th December every year in celebration and commemoration of Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammad Al-Thani, the founder of the State of Qatar.

Official Holidays

State of Qatar Flag

It is maroon with a broad white serrated band (nine white points) on the hoist side.

The Flag Characteristics

Official Working Hours