GeoPointe - Qatar

Official Name: State of Qatar

Location: Middle East, peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia.

Capital: Doha

Area:	total: 11,437 sq km
	land: 11,437 sq km
	water: 0 sq km

Lowest point: Persian Gulf 0 m

Highest point: Qurayn Abu al Bawl 103 m

Twin Towers At East End Of The Corniche., Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar

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Population: 907,229 (July 2007 est.) Nationality: Qatari(s) Ethnic groups: Arab 40%, Pakistani 18%, Indian 18%, Iranian 10%, other 14%. Religions: Muslim 95%. Languages: Arabic (official), English commonly used as a second language.

Arid. Mild pleasant winters and very hot humid summers

Government type: Traditional monarchy

Independence: 3 September 1971 (from the United Kingdom)

National holiday: Independence Day, 3 September (1971)