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Recently, India’s External Affairs Minister met Qatar’s Prime Minister and reviewed several areas of bilateral cooperation.
About Qatar
- Location: It is located on the west coast of the Persian Gulf.
- Bordering Countries: It shares a sole land border with Saudi Arabia to the south and is surrounded by the Persian Gulf on all other sides.
- Capital City: Doha
Geographical Features of Qatar
- It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
- Terrain: The landscape of Qatar is primarily flat and barren desert. Sand dunes dominate the southern part of the country.
- Highest Point: The highest point in the country is Qurain Abu al-Bawl.
- Salt Flats: One of the most distinct geographical features of Qatar is its salt flats or sabkhas.
- Water Bodies: Qatar has wadis, which are valleys that remain dry except during the rainy season when they can briefly turn into rivers.
- Natural Resources: It has large reserves of oil and natural gas.
Source: TH
Last updated on July, 2026
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