Al Jumaliyah (Baladīyat al Jumaylīyah)
The name derives from the Arabic word 'jamila', which means 'beauty'. It was so named because of its relative abundance of vegetation.
Various alternative transliterations of the name exist, such as Al Jumaliyah, Lijmiliya, Al Gummaylah and Al Jumaylīyah.
Map - Al Jumaliyah (Baladīyat al Jumaylīyah)
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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 |