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25 30 N, 51 15 E
Regional Information

Middle East, peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia

Capital City

Doha
Regional Relationships

No disputes
Environmental: Goals/Challenges/Agreements

Challenges

Limited natural fresh water resources are increasing dependence on large-scale desalination facilities

International Agreements

Party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution
signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
Humanitarian Projects
Native Languages

Arabic (official), English commonly used as a second language
Climate

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