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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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