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Qatar    Geography Top of Page
Location: Middle East, peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia
Geographic coordinates: 25 30 N, 51 15 E
Map references: Middle East
Area: total:  11,437 sq km

land:  11,437 sq km

water:  0 sq km
Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Connecticut
Land boundaries: total:  60 km

border countries:  Saudi Arabia 60 km
Coastline: 563 km
Maritime claims: contiguous zone:  24 NM

exclusive economic zone:  as determined by bilateral agreements or the median line

territorial sea:  12 NM
Climate: desert; hot, dry; humid and sultry in summer
Terrain: mostly flat and barren desert covered with loose sand and gravel
Elevation extremes: lowest point:  Persian Gulf 0 m

highest point:  Qurayn Abu al Bawl 103 m
Natural resources: petroleum, natural gas, fish
Land use: arable land:  1%

permanent crops:  0%

permanent pastures:  5%

forests and woodland:  0%

other:  94% (1993 est.)
Irrigated land: 80 sq km (1993 est.)
Natural hazards: haze, dust storms, sandstorms common
Environment - current issues: limited natural fresh water resources are increasing dependence on large-scale desalination facilities
Environment - international agreements: party to:  Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Hazardous Wastes, Ozone Layer Protection

signed, but not ratified:  Law of the Sea
Geography - note: strategic location in central Persian Gulf near major petroleum deposits

 

Countryfacts Information Courtesy: CIA Worldbook








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