Jariyan al Batnah (Baladīyat Jarayān al Bāţinah)
The Persian Gulf bordered Jariyan Al Batnah in its west and its southeast. It used to be the only municipality to border foreign territory: Saudi Arabia's Ash Sharqiyah province.
The word 'jeriyan' is the plural of 'jeri', which itself is derived from the Arabic word 'qeri', referring to a place where water flows freely and which accommodates a variety of plant life. 'Batnah' originates from the local term 'batn', which translates to 'inside of'. This name was given on account of the village being built in a depression surrounded by jeris.
Map - Jariyan al Batnah (Baladīyat Jarayān al Bāţinah)
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Country - Qatar
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Qatar has been ruled as a hereditary monarchy by the House of Thani since Mohammed bin Thani signed a treaty with the British in 1868 that recognised its separate status. Following Ottoman rule, Qatar became a British protectorate in 1916, and gained independence in 1971. The current emir is Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who holds nearly all executive and legislative authority under the Constitution of Qatar, as well as controlling the judiciary. He appoints the prime minister and cabinet. The partially-elected Consultative Assembly can block legislation and has a limited ability to dismiss ministers.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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QAR | Qatari riyal | رق | 2 |
ISO | Language |
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AR | Arabic language |
ES | Spanish language |