Qatar Nutz and Bolts
Country: Qatar
Where is it?: Qatar is in the Middle East on a peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia.
Why do people go here?: ?
What are the main entry points?: You can only fly into Doha to get to Bahrain. There is limited transportation between Saudia Arabia.
Currency used: Riyal
Country Code for Phones: 974
Area codes for Major Cities:
Other Phone Tips:
Religion: Muslim 95%
Population: 840290
Ethnic Breakdown: Arab 40%, Pakistani 18%, Indian 18%, Iranian 10%, other 14%
Government: Traditional monarchy
Languages: Arabic (official), English commonly used as a second language
Major Cities: Doha
Attractions: Umm Salal Mohammed
Accomodation: None
Tourism Office locations and links: None
Off-the-Beaten-Path: Al-Zubara
Health Issues:
When to go: November through February are the best times to visit Qatar.
Common Phrases: Yes: Away/Na’am, No: La, Thank You: Shukran, Hello: Ahlan, How are you: Izzayak? How much: Bi Kaam?, If God is willing, than it will happen: Inshaallah, Please: Min Fadilak, I don’t understand: Ana laa Afham
Specific Events/Holidays: Qatar is an Islamic country so holidays vary from year to year. The many events are Ramadan and Eid Al-Adha.
Getting Around: There are no buses in Qatar. You can either rent vehicles or use taxis.
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