Qatar


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Flag Description
Maroon with a broad white serrated band (nine white points) on the hoist side.

Currency
Qatari rial.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 22, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Middle east, peninsula bordering the persian gulf and saudi arabia.

Climate
Arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers.

Terrain
Mostly flat and barren desert covered with loose sand and gravel.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Persian Gulf 0 m. The highest point is at Qurayn Abu al Bawl 103 m.

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Qatar

This is a map of Qatar. The map illustrates the location of Doha and its proximity to Al Khuwayr, Al Wakrah, Umm Sa'id, and the Persian Gulf.

Other countries on this map include: Saudi Arabia / Bahrain

Qatar News:
VW shares plunge after Qatar sale
Shares in Volkswagen plunge 8% on news that Qatar's Sovereign Wealth Fund plans to sell 25 million shares in the carmaker.
US embassy sold to Qatari group
The Grade II listed US embassy building in central London is sold to the Qatari firm which owns Chelsea Barracks.

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