ABOUT QATAR

Qatar has emerged as one of the most important oil and gas producers in the world. It is an Islamic state whose laws and customs comply with the Shariaa Law. Qatar has the lowest crime rate, as it is a safe destination with and political stability. Although precautious measurements are advised, there is nothing that would prevent tourists from wandering around any part of the city.

Location: The State of Qatar is a peninsula located amid the western coast of the Arabian Gulf. The peninsular is approximately 11.500km across. Qatar includes several islands the largest of which are, Halul, Shraouh and Al-Asshat, and shares its southern border with Saudi Arabia and a maritime border Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Iran.
Population: 2.7 million
Religion: Islam
Capital: Doha
Major cities: Doha, Al-Wakrah, Al-Khor, Dukhan, Al-Shamal, Msaieed, Ras Lafan and others.
Language: Arabic is the official language, and English is widely spoken.
Local time: GMT +3 hours, and it does not change during winter/summer.
Currency: The monetary unit of Qatar is the riyal (abbreviated to QR or QAR). The exchange rate is fixed at US $1 = QR3.64. There are no foreign exchange controls. ATMs can be found in many locations and most shops and restaurants accept major credit cards.