About Qatar

Qatar is a peninsula located in the middle of the western coast of the Arabian Gulf. Several islands lie within its borders, including Halul, Shraouh, and Al-Ashat, among others.

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The terrain in Qatar is flat and rocky, with some low limestone hills in the Dukhan area to the west and Jebel Fuwairit in the north. The surface features a variety of landforms, such as inlets, bays, depressions, and surface rainwater drainage basins known as "riyadh," found mainly in the northern and central parts of the peninsula, which contain the most fertile soil and abundant vegetation.

Qatar's total area is approximately 11,521 square kilometers.

Arabic is the official language of Qatar, and English is widely used.

Islam is the official religion of Qatar, and Islamic Sharia is a principal source of legislation.

A temperate desert climate, with long, hot summers, short, mild winters, and light winter rainfall.

Doha, Al Wakrah, Al Khor, Dukhan, Al Shamal, Mesaieed, Ras Laffan, and others.

Observed every December 18th, commemorating Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani, the founder of the State of Qatar

National Day: December 18th each year

Eid al-Fitr holiday: begins 28 Ramadan through 4 Shawwal (dates on the Gregorian calendar vary each year)

Eid al-Adha holiday: begins 9 Dhul Hijjah through 13 Dhul Hijjah (dates on the Gregorian calendar vary each year)

The national flag consists of maroon with a broad white vertical band at the hoist, separated by a nine-pointed serrated line.