State  Of  Qatar

Location:
Qatar is a peninsula situated halfway along the West Coast of the Arabian Gulf . It has a number of islands, the most important of which are Halool, Shira'aw, Al-Ashat and others. Its topography consists of a rocky flat surface with some limestone outcrops in Dukhan area in the west and Fuwairit area in the north. The surface is full with characteristic depressions called Rawdat, particularly in the north and central plants.

Land Area:
The total land area of Qatar is approximately 11,521 square kilometers.

Population:
The population of Qatar amount to 743000 inhabitants (according to the initial results of the second stage of the 2004 population census) compared to 522000 inhabitants in the last census conducted in 1997. 83% of inhabitants reside in Doha and its main suburb Al-Rayyan.

Capital City :
Doha

Official Language:
Arabic is the official language in Qatar , and English is widely spoken.

Religion:
Islam is the official religion of the country, and the Shariah (Islamic Law) is the principal source of legislation in 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.

LOCAL TIME:
3 hours + Greenwich Mean Time.

ELECTRICAL CURRENT:
240 Volts + 6% with frequency 50 hertz.