Qatar

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Qatar Culture

Qatar is a traditional country experiencing rapid social changes. It is important to Qatar to maintain its heritage and the modern appearance may mislead people into forgetting that it is still a traditional society with consequential social misunderstandings. The following tips may be useful:

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Geography of Qatar

Qatar is a peninsula in the east of Arabia, bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia, in a strategic location near major petroleum deposits. Qatar occupies 11,437 km2 (4,416 sq mi) on a peninsula that extends approximately 160 km (99 mi) north into the Persian Gulf from the Arabian Peninsula.

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Doha

Doha is the capital of Qatar which is located in the middle of the east coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Doha is a multicultural city, which has become home to many expatriate communities, from different origins.