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The '''Zekreet Peninsula''', also known as the '''Abrouq Peninsula''', is a [[peninsula]] in western [[Qatar]], located to the north of the industrial city of [[Dukhan]]. Much of the area is associated with erosional landforms such as [[foothill]]s, [[mesa]]s and gypsum [[plateau]]x.<ref></ref> The village of [[Zekreet]], the Zekreet Film City, and the [[headland]] of [[Ras Abrouq]] (which includes a nature reserve for wild deer)<ref name="visitq"></ref> are all found on this stretch of land.<ref name="moi"></ref> The peninsula is part of the Al Reem Biosphere Reserve.<ref></ref>
==Geography==
One of its defining features is the [[Bay of Zekreet]], which is shaped like a half-moon.<ref name="moi"/>
===Geology===
The Abarug Member of the [[Eocene]]-period Dammam Formation is the dominant structural-lithic unit of the area. The uppermost part of the Abarug Member is formed of dull-colored slightly calcareous dolomitic limestone and is roughly 2 m thick, while the lower part is approximately 10 m thick and comprises brightly-colored slightly calcareous dolomitic [[marl]].<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
===Wildlife===
[[Common ostrich]]es, wild deer and [[gazelle]]s occur in the peninsula.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> The Ministry of Municipality and Environment advises tourists not to visit during the ostrich breeding season due to their aggressive tendencies.<ref></ref>
[[Flamingo]]s are commonly found near the Bay of Zekreet.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
The peninsula is a popular destination for foreign tourists due to its unspoiled beaches and limestone rock formations. Visitors frequently camp here overnight.<ref name="visitq"/> However, some of the natural geography has suffered as a result of litter left behind, damage to the vegetation and damage to the land caused by tourists.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
==References==
[[Category:Peninsulas of Qatar]]
[[Category:Al-Shahaniya]]
==Geography==
One of its defining features is the [[Bay of Zekreet]], which is shaped like a half-moon.<ref name="moi"/>
===Geology===
The Abarug Member of the [[Eocene]]-period Dammam Formation is the dominant structural-lithic unit of the area. The uppermost part of the Abarug Member is formed of dull-colored slightly calcareous dolomitic limestone and is roughly 2 m thick, while the lower part is approximately 10 m thick and comprises brightly-colored slightly calcareous dolomitic [[marl]].<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
===Wildlife===
[[Common ostrich]]es, wild deer and [[gazelle]]s occur in the peninsula.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> The Ministry of Municipality and Environment advises tourists not to visit during the ostrich breeding season due to their aggressive tendencies.<ref></ref>
[[Flamingo]]s are commonly found near the Bay of Zekreet.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
The peninsula is a popular destination for foreign tourists due to its unspoiled beaches and limestone rock formations. Visitors frequently camp here overnight.<ref name="visitq"/> However, some of the natural geography has suffered as a result of litter left behind, damage to the vegetation and damage to the land caused by tourists.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>
==References==
[[Category:Peninsulas of Qatar]]
[[Category:Al-Shahaniya]]
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