Al Khor and Al Thakhira topographic map

The city's name derives from the Arabic word ray, which translates to "irrigation". It was given this name due to its low elevation, allowing it to act as a flood plain during the rainy season and provide a prolonged supply of water to the numerous wild plants and crops that grew in the area.

Average elevation: 21 m

The city's name derives from the Arabic word ray, which translates to "irrigation". It was given this name due to its low elevation, allowing it to act as a flood plain during the rainy season and provide a prolonged supply of water to the numerous wild plants and crops that grew in the area.

Average elevation: 21 m

Average elevation: 6 m

Qurain Abu al-Bawl (also Gurain al Balbul, Gurain al Bâlbûl, Qurain Abul Bul, Qurayn Aba al Bawl, Qurayn Abā al Bawl, Tuwayyir al Hamir) is the highest point of Qatar, with an altitude of 103 metres (338 ft). It is located south of the peninsula near the border to Saudi Arabia.

Average elevation: 65 m

The area around Al Ruwais is generally characterized by a flat surface, lacking significant topographical complexities. This resembles much of the northern side of Qatar's coastal plain region, of which Al Ruwais is the northernmost extension. Between Al Jumail and Al Ruwais, the coastline features several…

Average elevation: 5 m

Groundwater quality in the area is poor. On the city's border with the Persian Gulf, the groundwater elevation is 1 meter above sea level and flows east-to-west. Salinity levels are highest on the eastern side, at 40 ppt, compared to a low of 18 ppt in the western section; these levels are too high for…

Average elevation: 9 m

Average elevation: 10 m

The city's name derives from the Arabic word "ray", which translates to "irrigation". It was given this name due to its low elevation, allowing it to act as a flood plain during the rainy season and provide a prolonged supply of water to the numerous wild plants and crops that grew in the area.

Average elevation: 21 m

Groundwater quality in the area is poor. On the city's border with the Persian Gulf, the groundwater elevation is 1 meter above sea level and flows east-to-west. Salinity levels are highest on the eastern side, at 40 ppt, compared to a low of 18 ppt in the western section; these levels are too high for…

Average elevation: 9 m

Average elevation: 16 m

Average elevation: 15 m

Average elevation: 6 m

Average elevation: 21 m

Average elevation: 3 m

Groundwater quality in the area is poor. On the city's border with the Persian Gulf, the groundwater elevation is 1 meter above sea level and flows east-to-west. Salinity levels are highest on the eastern side, at 40 ppt, compared to a low of 18 ppt in the western section; these levels are too high for…

Average elevation: 9 m