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 October 7, 2008. 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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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:
Dead student 'hit head in fall'
A student from Qatar who was attacked in Hastings died from falling and hitting his head on the ground, police say.
Student, 16, dies after assault
A murder inquiry is launched following the death of a student from Qatar who was attacked in a seaside town.

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