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LOCATION Qatar is a peninsula located halfway down the west coast of the Arabian Gulf. Its territory comprises a number of islands including Halul, Sheraouh, Al-Ashat and others. TOPOGRAPHIC FEATURES The terrain is flat and rocky with some low-rising limestone outcrops in Dukhan area in the west and Jabal Fiwairit in the north. It is characterized by a variety of geographical phenomena including many coves, inlets, depressions and surface rainwater-draining basins known as riyadh (the gardens), which are found mainly in the north and central part of the peninsula. These areas have the most fertile soil and are rich in vegetation. LAND AREA The total land area of Qatar is approximately 11,521 km2. POPULATION The population of Qatar about 1,000,000 inhabitants. Over 80% of inhabitants reside in Doha and its metropolitan area of Al-Rayyan. CAPITAL CITY Doha (Ad Dawhah) OFFICIAL LANGUAGE Arabic is the official language in Qatar, and English is widely spoken. RELIGION Islam is the official religion of the country. CLIMATE Qatar has a moderate desert climate with long hot summers and short mild winters and little rain in winter. MAJOR TOWNS Doha, Al Wakrah, Al Khor, Dukhan, Al Shamal, Mesaieed, Ras Lafan and others. CURRENCY The official currency is the Qatari Riyal (QR), which is divided into 100 dirhams. The Exchange parity has been set at the fixed rate of US $ = QR 3.65 (other currencies) INDEPENDENCE Qatar gained independence on September 3rd 1971. 27 JUNE On the 27Th of June His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani assumed the rule of the State of Qatar supported by the ruling family and the Qatari people. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS National Day: 18th of December in each year. Eid Al-Fitr: At the 1st of Shawwal for three days. Eid Al- Adha: starts at 9th of Zilhijjah for three days. NATIONAL FLAG The national flag is maroon colour with a broad vertical white stripe at the pole, the two colours being separated with a nine-point serrated line. FLAG ORIGIN & MEANING The white colour reflects the internationally recognized symbol of peace. The maroon colour symbolizes the bloodshed during the several wars Qatar had undergone, particularly in the second half of the 19th century. The nine-point serrated line indicates that Qatar is the 9th member of the "reconciled Emirates" of the Arabian Gulf in the wake of concluding the Qatari-British treaty in 1916. This information on design and colour of Qatar flag was mentioned in the Archives of the British Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1931. WORK HOURS Government offices: 7 am to 2 pm. Private establishments: 8 am to 12 noon, and 4 pm to 8 pm. Friday and Saturday are the weekend holidays. LOCAL TIME GMT/UTC + 3 Hours (current local time 10:44:32 AM) (world time) ELECTRICAL CURRENT 240 Volts / 50 hertz

His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani Emir of the State of Qatar      His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani Heir Apparent

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