Population: 907,229
Capital: Doha
Time Zone: UTC+3
Currency Name: Qatari rial (QAR)
Government Type: Emirate
Languages: Arabic (official), English commonly used as a second language
Ethnic Breakdown: Arab 40%, Indian 18%, Pakistani 18%, Iranian 10%, other 14%
Religion: Muslim 77.5%, Christian 8.5%, other 14%
Major Cities: Doha
Phone Country Code: 974
Health Concerns:
Official Tourism Website:
High Travel Season: November
Voltage: 240 V - 50 Hz
Electrical Plug Type: d, g
Major Holidays:
Misc Fact / Good to Know: Many women in the Gulf, say they prefer Qatari men. They are considered to be gentle, romantic, well dressed, and completely giving (read: rich).
