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Qatar - Facts and Figures

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Government

Official Name: State of Qatar
Capital: Doha
Head of State: His Highness the Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani
Heir Apparent: His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani
Head of Government: His Excellency the Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani
Legislation: Advisory Council
Law: Based on Sharia Law with both Civil and Shariah Courts. Shariah (Islamic Law) is a main source of its legislations.
Government: Traditional Emirate

People

Nationality: Qatari(s)
Population: 743,000 (March 2004 Census)
Language: Arabic (official), English
Religion: Islam

Facts and Figures of Qatar

Location: Arabian Peninsula's East Coast. Boundaries - Saudi Arabia
Area: 11,521 sq km
Physical Features:
- Highest point - Dukhan Heights 98 m (321 ft)
- Lowest point - sea level
Main Cities: Doha, Mesaieed, Al-Khor, Dukhan, Ruwais, Al-Wakrah, Al-Shamal, Ras Laffan

Geographical Features

Winter
20 to 30 degrees Celsius

Summer
25 to 48 degrees Celsius

Climate

The State of Qatar