Qatar
25 30 N, 51 15 E
lowest point: Persian Gulf 0 m
highest point: Qurayn Abu al Bawl 103 m
total: 60 km
border countries: Saudi Arabia 60 km
haze, dust storms, sandstorms common
petroleum, natural gas, fish
arable land: 1.64%
permanent crops: 0.27%
other: 98.09% (2005)
limited natural fresh water resources are increasing dependence on large-scale desalination facilities
Summer (June to September) is very hot with low rainfall. Winter is cooler with occasional rainfall. Spring and autumn are warm and pleasant.
Required clothing
Lightweight cottons and linens are worn during summer months, with warm clothes for cooler evenings and during the winter. Rainwear is advisable during winter.
time difference: UTC+3
