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Qatar is situated halfway along the western
coast of the Arabian Gulf. It is a peninsula
projecting northwards about 160 sq.km. It
has been blessed with large oil reserves and
one of the world’s largest single
concentration of non-associated natural gas
in the world. Its economy is sound and
thriving.
The climate is characterized by a mild
winter with little rain and a hot summer.
The weather is generally pleasant during the
period from October to May.
The people of Qatar number about 640,000.
Islam is the country’s official religion.
Arabic is the official language although
English is widely spoken. European and Asian
communities reside and work in the
government sector and business enterprises.
The currency is Qatari Riyal (US$1=QR3.65).
Several hotels of different grades are
available in Doha. Also many restaurants and
fast food chains are present. There are also
shopping centers and shopping markets
dispersed in various places in Doha.
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