Key Facts About Qatar

News: Qatar’s air force shot down two Iranian aircraft and intercepted missiles and drones targeting its energy facilities.

Key Facts About Qatar

• Location: It is located on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
• The Qatari peninsula extends about 160 km into the Persian Gulf.
• Borders: Qatar shares a single land border with Saudi Arabia to the south.
  • It is surrounded by the Persian Gulf on all other sides.
  • The Gulf of Bahrain separates it from Bahrain.
  • Capital: Doha is the capital and largest city.
• Topography
  • Qatar has a mostly flat and barren desert landscape.
  • Sand dunes dominate the southern region, especially in Khor al Adaid or the Inland Sea.
  • The north and west have rocky terrain with low limestone formations.
  • Salt flats known as sabkhas are also present.
• Major Mountain: The highest point is Qurayn Abu al Bawl at 103 m in Jebel Dukhan.
• Climate: Qatar has a dry desert climate with sunshine all year.
  • Winters are mild with an average temperature of 18.5°C in January.
  • Summers are very hot and temperatures often reach 40°C.
  • The country receives about 70 mm of rainfall annually.
• Economy: Qatar has a high-income economy largely dependent on oil and natural gas.
  • Income from these resources and related industries accounts for more than 90 % of annual exports.
  • It holds the third largest reserves of liquefied natural gas in the world.
• Strategic Role: Qatar is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
  • It hosts a major United States military base at Al Udeid.