Qatar is strategically located in the Middle East. It is a Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) member having its capital in Doha. Today Qatar has developed into a modern oasis and has highly developed communications, education, health and transportation systems, and a diversifying economy.

The country boasts of world-class hotels and recreation clubs, sophisticated shopping malls, large entertainment complexes, and restaurants serving food from around the world. It has extensive sporting facilities and the country's national teams compete in international events worldwide. It is also rapidly developing as a tourist destination as well as a conference center and incentives destination for international corporations.

Qatar has blossomed into a vibrant and modern State with a rapidly growing economy and one of the highest per capita incomes in the world.

GENERAL INFORMATION

    LOCATION
    • The country boasts of world-class hotels and recreation clubs, sophisticated shopping malls, large entertainment complexes, and restaurants serving food from around the world. It has extensive sporting facilities and the country's national teams compete in international events worldwide. It is also rapidly developing as a tourist destination as well as a conference center and incentives destination for international corporations.
    LAND AREA
    • The total land area of Qatar is approximately 11,521 square kilometres.
    CAPITAL CITY
    • Doha
    OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
    • Arabic is the official language in Qatar, but English is widely spoken.
    RELIGION
    • Islam is the official religion of the country, and the Shariah (Islamic Law) is the principal source of legislation in the country.
    CLIMATE
    • Qatar has a moderate desert climate with long hot summers and short mild winters and little rain in winter.
      Summertime in Qatar, from June to September, is characterised by intense heat with alternating dryness and humidity with everyday temperatures usually exceeding 40°C. From October to May temperatures are moderate. Mid-winter temperatures may fall to around 15°C, which is relatively cool for the latitude. Rainfall is negligible, averaging 100 millimetres per year and is confined to the winter months, falling in brief, sometimes heavy storms that often flood the small ravines and the usually dry wadis.
    CURRENCY
    • The official currency is the Qatari Riyal (QR), which is divided into 100 dirhams. The Exchange parity has been set at the fixed rate of US $ = 3.65QR's.


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Capital City - Doha