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QATAR
Qatar (pronounced KAH-tar) is a long way from becoming an appealing tourist destination. The country still regards the
cultural influence of outsiders as a nuisance and a possible danger. Qataris adhere closely to the tenets of Islam: Women are
seldom seen without a veil, and the country's justice system is based on a strict, literal reading of the Koran.
While visa requirements aren't as restrictive as they used to be, travelers still need an invitation from one of the major (and
pricey) hotels. If that disappoints you, know that you'll find bigger and better beaches and desert elsewhere in the region -- in
the United Arab Emirates, for example.
BACKGROUND
Ruled by the Al Thani family since the mid-1800s, Qatar
transformed itself from a poor British protectorate noted
mainly for pearling into an independent state with significant
oil and natural gas revenues. During the late 1980s and early
1990s, the Qatari economy was crippled by a continuous
siphoning off of petroleum revenues by the amir, who had
ruled the country since 1972. His son, the current Amir
HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani, overthrew him in a bloodless
coup in 1995. In 2001, Qatar resolved its longstanding
border disputes with both Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Oil and
natural gas revenues enable Qatar to have one of the highest
per capita incomes in the world.
GOVERNMENT    Monarchy
LANGUAGES    Arabic, English, Urdu
CURRENCY     Qatari riyal
MEDICAL      There are no specific health risks
TRAVEL     Qatar is currently calm but visitors should
keep informed of developments before travelling. It is
prohibited to bring drugs, alcohol, religious material or
pork products into the country. Visitors should dress
modestly and respect local customs.
WEATHER    June to September very hot and dry;
April to May and December to February frequent
sandstorms; November and February to March warm
and little wind
TIME ZONE      GMT +3
INTERNATIONAL DIALLING CODE        974
GEOGRAPHY
LOCATION:
Middle East, peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi
Arabia
AREA:
total: 11,437 sq km
land: 11,437 sq km
water: 0 sq km
NATURAL RESOURCES:
petroleum, natural gas, fish
CAPITAL:
Doha
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS:
10 municipalities (baladiyat, singular - baladiyah); Ad
Dawhah, Al Ghuwayriyah, Al Jumayliyah, Al Khawr, Al
Wakrah, Ar Rayyan, Jarayan al Batinah, Madinat ash
Shamal, Umm Sa'id, Umm Salal
NATIONAL HOLIDAY:
Independence Day, 3 September (1971)
INDEPENDENCE:
3 September 1971 (from UK)
FLAGS DESCRIPTION:
maroon with a broad white serrated band (nine white
points) on the hoist side
Below you will find the most read newspapers in Qatar and
some sites that might be useful for you. We are trying our best
cruises and vacation and a lot more. So, check us out from time
to time... We have a lot to offer.
Qatar Newspapers
WHAT TO SEE WHILE YOU ARE IN QATAR
The sword archway in Doha
http://www.doha-online.com/
Also known as the Doha Fort,  this
Moorish-style fort has display of traditional
craftsand paintings.
http://www.eslsite.com/country_guide/Qata
r/Qatar_Attractions.html
The museum is in a traditional twentieth
century Qatari house which has been  
restored and provides a look at life in
Qatar before the oil era.
http://www.qatar-info.com/what/museum.
htm
Al Wakrah was once Qatar's most
important fishing and pearling village.
http://www.fallingrain.com/world/QA/5/Al
_Wakrah.html
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