ABOUT QATAR

Qatar has one of the largest natural gas reserves in the world, and its stock is estimated at about (900) trillion cubic feet.
The per capita income is one of the highest in the world, with a (90,000) thousand dollars a year.

Qatar took the path of democracy from the beginning of the year (1985) raised when the Ministry of Information censorship, becoming the first Gulf state to do so.

With the support of HH Sheikha Moza Nasser al-girl wife of the Emir of the country, the State of Qatar witnessed a real revolution in education and strengthening women's rights.
Have been attracting major international universities and Oargaha and the establishment of centers inside the country.
To provide excellent education to the children of the region.
Such as universities (and IL Korneel, Virginia Commonwealth, University of North Atlantic) and many others.

■ Location:
Qatar is a peninsula located halfway down the west coast of the Arabian Gulf. It includes a number of islands, including: Halul, and Alsavlah. Region consists of a rocky flat surface with some hills and limestone outcrops in Dukhan area in the west and Mount Alfoarat in the north. And where many of the tables, bays, ponds and depressions called (Riyadh), located in northern and central regions, which is one of the most fertile sites, which a lot of natural vegetation.

Area of ​​the State of Qatar is approximately 11,521 square kilometers.

■ Population:
Residents of the State of Qatar (1.61) million people, half of them live in the capital Doha.

■ Capital:
Doha
Arabic is the official language of the country.

■ Religion:
Islam is the official religion of the State of Qatar, the Islamic Sharia is the main source of legislation in the country.

■ Climate:
Desert climate, hot in summer and warm in winter and little rainfall

■ Major Cities
Doha:
Doha is situated on the east coast of the East of Qatar. It is inhabited by more than half of the country, where most commercial activities, financial and governmental organizations.

Creek:
Creek is characterized by beautiful mosques and its museum, which includes antiques and valuables. It also has a historic tower. Has increased the importance of this city after the establishment of the city of Ras Laffan Industrial exploitation of gas field north.
Al Wakra:
Located between Al Wakra, Umm Said, Qatar. A prosperous trading center and fishing port, and uses the old port until now. Famous for its beautiful mosques and houses built on ancient Islamic architecture, and there is also a museum, which includes the gates of traditional Arab and other effects.
Smoke:
 Beautiful city is the epicenter of the oil fields at a distance of ground (84) kilometers west of Doha.
 North:
North is a modern city, which was built as an administrative center for a number of coastal villages in the north of the country. Cans and is located a distance (107) miles north of Doha.
Umm Said:
Located in the south-east of the country, where heavy industries are concentrated. Have a main port for exporting oil in addition to the commercial port. And distance (45) kilometers from Doha.

■ Important tourist sites:
Sealine Beach Resort:
Located at a distance (55) kilometers from the capital Doha. The resort offers a wide choice of chalets, villas and rooms all overlooking the sea as well as numerous sports facilities in the resort and a number of restaurants and facilities for meetings and conferences.
Zoo:
The park is located at a distance (20) kilometers from Doha on Salwa Road and includes a wide range of animals, reptiles and birds, and the city Terviha small children. The park is open from (3-9) pm daily except Sunday.
Garden innovations:
This park is located on the Corniche in Doha, with green surfaces and games for children and a popular market and restaurants. It is open always no entry fees.
There are other parks and gardens in various parts of the capital at reasonable prices such as Al Khor and Al Wakra.
Beach Creek many:
Located on the south side east of Qatar, (78) kilometers from Doha. A beautiful beach with sand dunes up to a height of forty meters, in addition to smoke and other beaches.
Market standing:
Which is the only example of the old traditional markets of its kind remaining in the city of Doha, is located in Grand Hamad Street. And includes a number of shops, cafes and restaurants.
Castle Zubara:
It is located in the city of Zubara at a distance of 105 kms to the north-west of Doha. The castle is open to the public except for Friday and Saturday, free of charge.
Castle Kut:
One of the few remaining military forts in Doha, located on Jassim Bin Mohammed Street. Open on Friday and Saturday mornings, and entry is free.
Castle Umm Salal Mohammed:
Located in Umm Salal Mohammed, 21 km from Doha, one of the residential forts dating to the late nineteenth century.
Barzan Tower:
Located in the area of ​​Umm Salal Mohammed, dating back to the late nineteenth century.

■ Currency
Qatari Riyals: 1 QAR. = 100 dirham’s, and the U.S. dollar = QR. 3.65 (fixed conversion rate).

■ National Anthem
The current national anthem for the first time in Saturday, December 7, 1996, during a meeting with the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on the occasion of the seventh session of the Conference of the GCC summit in Doha.
June 27, 1995, His Highness the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani came to power in this history.

■ Holiday
National Day:
September 18 each year
Eid al-Fitr:
On the first day of Shawwal
Eid al-Adha:
The tenth of Dhu al-Hijjah

■ Qatar flag
The national flag of the State of Qatar is a reddish-brown color of today's white, with nine heads in a part reddish brown.
Meaning of the flag:
White is the internationally recognized symbol of peace.
Reddish-brown to symbolize the blood. Qatar is incurred a lot of blood in many wars, especially in the latter half of the nineteenth century.

■ Local Time:
GMT + 3 hours.
Opening hours:
Government Departments
 From 7:00 until 2:00.
Private companies and institutions
From 08:00 until 12:00, 4:00 to 8:00
Official holiday weekend on Friday and Saturday

■ Electricity:
240 V

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