Information about Qatar

Occupying the peninsula with oil filled waters of the Persian Gulf, Qatar is a country that has one of the highest incomes per capita in the world, wealth is reflected in bold projects, including the Museum of Islamic Art, built to house the largest art collection in the world. 50% of the population lives in the capital Doha, one of the most important cities in the Middle East and an important commercial center.Most tourists spend their time visiting Doha Corniche, a promenade area in form of palm, which extends 7km along the sea and is lined by hotels, restaurants, shops and beaches. In a trip to visit Palm Island, a destination filled with entertainment and restaurants. A major attraction is the shopping in traditional markets (Souq) or wide range of shops in downtown.

If you want to explore the country outside the capital, you can take trips to interesting towns, fishing villages, beautiful beaches, camel races, luxury resorts and nature reserves. Such a reserve is created specifically to protect the species of Oryx gas. This was the origin of the unicorn legend and is the national symbol of Qatar.The main attractions• Most visits Doha Qatar since captured a town in golf, and cultural and commercial center which houses 50% of the population. Like many cities in the region, Doha presents an attractive mix between ancient Arab traditions and modern metropolitan life. City attractions include old and new architecture, wooden boats "dhow", Museum of Islamic Art, the inland sea at Khor Al Adaid Al Shaqab horses and farm.• Al Wakrah is a small town halfway between Doha and Mesaieed. Here is a thriving fishing center, and is an old port, still used today. The town is famous because of beautiful mosques and houses reflecting the old Islamic architectural style.• Alkham is located 57km north of Doha and is a city full of relics of bygone times - mosques, museums with valuable archaeological, historical towers.• Shahaniya is a special track for racing camels, located 60km west of Doha.• Palm Island is 10 minutes by boat off the capital. The island has facilities and entertainment for families and children, a restaurant with sea and barbecue and a cafe.• Aladdin's Kingdom is an amusement park in West Bay area. He has over 18 games for all age groups, a rest house, an artificial lagoon, a theater and a cafeteria.• Zoo is located 20 km from Doha on Salwa road. You can see a lot of animals, birds and reptiles, and a small amusement park for children.• Al Khor Beach Udaid is in the southeast at 78km from Doha. This beautiful beach is distinguished by sand dunes that can reach up to 40m high.• The Jassasiya is a chain of rocky hills overlooking the north coast between the villages of Al Huwailah and Fuwairit. Hills are famous thanks to our caves and engravings dating from prehistoric times.GastronomyRice is the main food of the inhabitants of Qatar. Usually is first fried and then cooked. During the first stage of roasting, add the saffron rice, to give yellow. Bread is served at every meal, especially bread.Hummus is made from chickpeas and is also a popular way. Hamour, a guy over the Gulf, fry or cook rice. Lamb and is often used in food. Other popular foods are crustaceans that are found in abundance on the banks of the country.HistoryQatar was controlled by seicii Bahrain, but in 1867 a war broke out between people and leaders absenti.Pentru maintain peace in the Persian Gulf, the British put him in the region leader Muhammad ibn Thani al-Thani, belonging to the most important family of Qatar. In 1893, Turks have tried several times to break in Qatar, but were expelled by emir. In 1916 Emir of Qatar allowed to become a British protectorate.

In 1940 oil was discovered, which led to the richest countries in the 1950s and 1960s. About 85% of the country's export income comes from oil. Residents of Qatar has one of the highest incomes in the world. In 1971, Qatar joined the other emirates to Coast Armistice, to become part of the UAE. But as Qatar and Bahrain have ruled against the merger, to become independent states.Qatar allowed to use the country as international forces based in the Persian Gulf War in 1991. A territorial dispute with Saudi Arabia was solved in 1992, but disputes with Bahrain Hawar islands about remained unresolved. In 1994, Qatar signed a defense pact with the U.S., becoming the third country in the Gulf who signs the document.In 1995, the new emir removed press censorship and implemented liberal reforms, including democratic elections and suffrage for women. In Qatar is Al Jazeera Arabic television network that has a huge popularity, but is controversial. Qatar presented its first constitution in 2005 and it provides freedom of expression, assembly and religion.TipsQatar is a very tolerant country and people are famous for their hospitality. But to not offend the wrong people, you should keep in mind some specific elements of this culture. In public, you should have geninchii and shoulders covered. Business meetings or social, coffee would be part of the ritual greeting guests. They are served in order of age or status. Cup should be kept in hand - accept two cups (one cup to drink is an embarrassment for the host, and to drink more than three is a shame for ceialti guests). And never passed on the left hand does not get things.Opposite sex never touch in public, even if they are married. Arabs have a habit of talking loud, repeated several times and constantly interrupt. Conversations are usually more emotional and gestures.

  Local time is GMT +3.

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Acerca de QatarUbicado en la península que el aceite de iteste llena de las aguas del Golfo Pérsico, Qatar es un país que tiene uno de los más altos ingresos per cápita en el mundo, la riqueza se refleja en proyectos audaces, como el Museo de Arte Islámico, construidas para albergar la colección de arte más grande del mundo. 50% de la población vive en la capital Doha, una de las ciudades más importantes de Oriente Medio y un importante centro comercial.La mayoría de los turistas que pasan su tiempo de visita de Doha Corniche, una zona de paseo en forma de palma, que se extiende a lo largo de 7 kilometros del mar y está rodeada por hoteles, restaurantes, tiendas y playas. En un viaje para visitar Palm Island, un destino lleno de entretenimiento y restaurantes. Una atracción importante es el de la compra en los mercados tradicionales (Zoco) o amplia gama de tiendas en el centro.Si desea explorar el país fuera de la capital, se pueden realizar excursiones a las ciudades interesantes, pueblos pesqueros, playas hermosas, carreras de camellos, resorts de lujo y reservas naturales. Esta reserva se creó específicamente para proteger a la especie de gas Oryx. Este fue el origen de la leyenda del unicornio y es el símbolo nacional de Qatar.Los principales lugares de interés• La mayoría de las visitas de Doha de Qatar ya capturado una ciudad en el campo de golf y un centro cultural y comercial que alberga el 50% de la población. Al igual que muchas ciudades de la región, de Doha ofrece una atractiva mezcla entre las antiguas tradiciones árabes y de la vida metropolitana moderna. Atracciones de la ciudad incluyen la arquitectura vieja y nueva, de madera, barcos de "dhow", Museo de Arte Islámico, el mar interior en Al Khor caballos Adaid Al Shaqab y de granja.• Al Wakrah es un pequeño pueblo a medio camino entre Doha y Mesaieed. Aquí es un centro de pesca próspera, y es un antiguo puerto, todavía se utiliza hoy en día. La ciudad es famosa por hermosas mezquitas y casas que reflejan el viejo estilo arquitectónico islámico.• Alkham se encuentra 57 kilometros al norte de Doha, y es una ciudad llena de reliquias de tiempos pasados ​​- mezquitas, museos con valiosas torres arqueológicos, históricos.• Shahaniya es una pista especial para los camellos de carreras, ubicado 60 kilómetros al oeste de Doha.• Palm Island se encuentra a 10 minutos en barco fuera de la capital. La isla cuenta con instalaciones y de entretenimiento para familias y niños, un restaurante con vistas al mar y barbacoa y una cafetería.• Reino de Aladino es un parque de atracciones en la zona de West Bay. Él tiene más de 18 juegos para todo público, una casa de descanso, una laguna artificial, un teatro y una cafetería.• Zoológico se encuentra a 20 km de Doha en la carretera de Salwa. Usted puede ver una gran cantidad de animales, aves y reptiles, y un pequeño parque de atracciones para los niños.• Al Khor Udaid Beach se encuentra en el sureste a 78 kilometros de Doha. Esta hermosa playa se distingue por las dunas de arena que pueden alcanzar hasta 40 metros de altura.• El Jassasiya es una cadena de colinas rocosas con vistas a la costa norte entre las aldeas de Al Huwailah y Fuwairit. Hills es famoso gracias a nuestras cuevas y grabados que datan de tiempos prehistóricos.GastronomíaEl arroz es el alimento principal de los habitantes de Qatar. Por lo general es primero frito y cocido a continuación. Durante la primera etapa de tostación, añadir el arroz azafrán, para dar color amarillo. El pan se sirve en cada comida, especialmente el pan.Hummus está hecha de garbanzos y también es una forma popular. Hamour, un hombre sobre el Golfo, se fríe el arroz o el cocinero. Lamb y se utiliza a menudo en los alimentos. Otras comidas populares son los crustáceos que se encuentran en abundancia en los bancos del país.HistoriaQatar fue controlado por seicii Bahrein, pero en 1867 estalló una guerra entre el pueblo y los líderes absenti.Pentru mantener la paz en el Golfo Pérsico, los británicos lo pusieron en la región líder Muhammad ibn al-Thani Thani, perteneciente a la mayoría de la importante de la familia de Qatar. En 1893, los turcos han intentado en varias ocasiones para romper en Qatar, pero fueron expulsados ​​por el emir. En 1916 el emir de Qatar le permite convertirse en un protectorado británico.En 1940 se descubrió petróleo, que llevó a los países más ricos en los años 1950 y 1960. Alrededor del 85% de los ingresos por exportaciones del país provienen del petróleo. Los residentes de Qatar cuenta con uno de los más altos ingresos en el mundo. En 1971, Qatar se unió a los otros emiratos del Armisticio de la Costa, para formar parte de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos. Pero, como Qatar y Bahrein han fallado en contra de la fusión, a convertirse en Estados independientes.Qatar, permite utilizar el país como las fuerzas internacionales con sede en la Guerra del Golfo Pérsico en 1991. Una disputa territorial con Arabia Saudita, fue resuelto en 1992, pero las disputas con Bahrein sobre las islas Hawar sigue sin resolverse. En 1994, Qatar firmaron un pacto de defensa con los EE.UU., convirtiéndose en el tercer país en el Golfo que firma el documento.En 1995, el nuevo emir eliminado la censura de prensa e implementado las reformas liberales, entre ellos las elecciones democráticas y el sufragio para las mujeres. En Qatar, Al Jazeera es la cadena de televisión árabe que tiene una enorme popularidad, pero es motivo de controversia. Qatar presentó su primera Constitución en 2005 y proporciona la libertad de expresión, reunión y religión.ConsejosQatar es un país muy tolerante y la gente es famosa por su hospitalidad. Sin embargo, para no ofender a la gente equivocada, usted debe tener en cuenta algunos elementos específicos de esta cultura. En público, usted debe tener geninchii y los hombros cubiertos. Las reuniones de negocios o el café social, sería parte de los invitados ritual de saludo. Se sirven con el fin de la edad o el estado. Copa hay que tener en la mano - aceptar dos tazas (una taza para beber es una vergüenza para el anfitrión, y que beber más de tres es una vergüenza para los huéspedes ceialti). Y nunca pasó en la mano izquierda no hacer las cosas.Sexo opuesto nunca tocar en público, incluso si están casados. Los árabes tienen la costumbre de hablar los tiempos fuertes y repetidos varias interrupciones y constantemente. Las conversaciones suelen ser más emocionales y los gestos. La hora local es GMT +3.

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Occupant la péninsule que l'huile iteste rempli les eaux du golfe Persique, le Qatar est un pays qui possède l'un des plus hauts revenus par habitant dans le monde, la richesse se reflète dans des projets audacieux, y compris le Musée d'art islamique, construites pour abriter la plus grande collection d'art dans le monde. 50% de la population vit dans la capitale Doha, l'une des villes les plus importantes dans le Moyen-Orient et un important centre commercial.La plupart des touristes passent leur temps à visiter Doha Corniche, une zone de promenade sous forme de palmier, qui s'étend le long de la mer 7 km et est bordée par des hôtels, restaurants, boutiques et plages. Dans un voyage pour visiter l'île de Palm, une destination rempli de divertissement et de restaurants. Une attraction majeure est le shopping dans les marchés traditionnels (Souq) ou large éventail de commerces au centre-ville.Si vous voulez explorer le pays en dehors de la capitale, vous pouvez faire des excursions vers les villes intéressantes, villages de pêcheurs, de belles plages, des courses de chameaux, centres de villégiature de luxe et des réserves naturelles. Une telle réserve est créée spécifiquement pour protéger les espèces de gaz Oryx. Ce fut l'origine de la légende licorne et est le symbole national du Qatar.Les principales attractions• La plupart des visites de Doha Qatar depuis s'empara d'une ville dans le golf, et le centre culturel et commercial qui abrite 50% de la population. Comme de nombreuses villes de la région, Doha présente un mélange attrayant entre les anciennes traditions arabes et moderne de la vie métropolitaine. Attractions de la ville incluent l'architecture ancienne et la nouvelle, en bois bateaux "dhow", Musée d'art islamique, la mer intérieure au Khor al Adaid chevaux Shaqab Al et agricoles.• Al Wakrah est une petite ville à mi-chemin entre Doha et Mesaieed. Voici un centre de pêche prospère, et est un ancien port, encore utilisé aujourd'hui. La ville est célèbre en raison de magnifiques mosquées et des maisons reflétant l'ancien style architectural islamique.• Alkham est situé 57 km au nord de Doha et est une ville pleine de reliques des temps passés - mosquées, les musées avec de précieuses archéologiques, tours historiques.• Shahaniya est une piste spéciale pour les courses de chameaux, située à 60 km à l'ouest de Doha.• Palm Island est à 10 minutes par bateau au large de la capitale. L'île dispose d'installations et de divertissement pour les familles et les enfants, un restaurant avec vue mer et barbecue et un café.• Royaume d'Aladdin est un parc d'attractions dans l'ouest de région de la baie. Il possède plus de 18 jeux pour tous les groupes d'âge, une maison de repos, un lagon artificiel, un théâtre et une cafétéria.• Zoo est situé à 20 km de Doha sur la route de Salwa. Vous pouvez voir beaucoup d'animaux, d'oiseaux et de reptiles, et un petit parc d'attractions pour les enfants.• Al Khor Plage Udaid se trouve dans le sud-est à 78 km de Doha. Cette belle plage se distingue par des dunes de sable qui peuvent atteindre jusqu'à 40m de haut.• Le Jassasiya est une chaîne de collines rocheuses surplombant la côte nord, entre les villages d'Al Huwailah et Fuwairit. Les collines sont célèbre grâce à nos grottes et gravures, datant de la préhistoire.GastronomieLe riz est la nourriture principale des habitants du Qatar. Est habituellement d'abord frit et cuit ensuite. Pendant la première étape de torréfaction, ajouter le riz safran, pour donner jaune. Le pain est servi à chaque repas, surtout le pain.Hummus est fabriqué à partir de pois chiches et est également un moyen populaire. Hamour, un gars sur le golfe, frire ou cuire le riz. Agneau et est souvent utilisé dans les aliments. D'autres aliments populaires sont des crustacés qui se trouvent en abondance sur les rives du pays.HistoireQatar a été contrôlé par seicii Bahreïn, mais en 1867 la guerre éclata entre les personnes et les leaders absenti.Pentru maintien de la paix dans le golfe Persique, les Britanniques lui mettre dans la région chef de file Muhammad ibn al-Thani Thani, appartenant pour la plupart du importante famille du Qatar. En 1893, les Turcs ont tenté à plusieurs reprises de briser au Qatar, mais ont été expulsés par l'émir. En 1916, Emir du Qatar a permis de devenir un protectorat britannique.En 1940, le pétrole a été découvert, qui a conduit à des pays les plus riches dans les années 1950 et 1960. Environ 85% des recettes d'exportation du pays provient du pétrole. Résidents du Qatar est l'un des revenus les plus élevés dans le monde. En 1971, le Qatar a rejoint les autres émirats de la côte d'armistice, pour faire partie des Emirats Arabes Unis. Mais, comme le Qatar et Bahreïn se sont prononcés contre la fusion, pour devenir des Etats indépendants.Qatar autorisés à utiliser le pays comme des forces internationales basées dans la guerre du golfe Persique en 1991. Un différend territorial avec l'Arabie saoudite a été résolu en 1992, mais les différends avec le Bahreïn sur les îles de Hawar est restée en suspens. En 1994, le Qatar ont signé un pacte de défense avec les États-Unis, devenant le troisième pays dans le Golfe qui signe le document.En 1995, le nouvel émir retiré censure de la presse et mis en œuvre des réformes libérales, y compris des élections démocratiques et le suffrage pour les femmes. Au Qatar Al-Jazira est du réseau de télévision arabe qui a une immense popularité, mais est sujette à controverse. Qatar a présenté sa première constitution en 2005 et qui garantit la liberté d'expression, de réunion et de religion.ConseilsLe Qatar est un pays très tolérant et les gens sont réputés pour leur hospitalité. Mais pour ne pas offenser les mauvaises personnes, vous devriez garder à l'esprit certains éléments spécifiques de cette culture. En public, vous devriez avoir geninchii et les épaules couvertes. Les réunions d'affaires ou sociales, café ferait partie des invités de vœux rituels. Ils sont servis par ordre d'âge ou de statut. Coupe doit être conservé dans la main - d'accepter deux tasses (une tasse à boire est une source d'embarras pour l'hôte, et de boire plus de trois est une honte pour les clients ceialti). Et jamais passé sur la main gauche ne reçoit pas les choses.Sexe opposé ne touchez jamais en public, même si elles sont mariées. Les Arabes ont l'habitude de parler forts, répétés à plusieurs reprises et en permanence d'interruption. Les conversations sont habituellement plus émotionnel et gestes. L'heure locale est GMT +3.

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Information about Qatar

Occupying the peninsula with oil filled waters of the Persian Gulf, Qatar is a country that has one of the highest incomes per capita in the world, wealth is reflected in bold projects, including the Museum of Islamic Art, built to house the largest art collection in the world. 50% of the population lives in the capital Doha, one of the most important cities in the Middle East and an important commercial center.Most tourists spend their time visiting Doha Corniche, a promenade area in form of palm, which extends 7km along the sea and is lined by hotels, restaurants, shops and beaches. In a trip to visit Palm Island, a destination filled with entertainment and restaurants. A major attraction is the shopping in traditional markets (Souq) or wide range of shops in downtown.
If you want to explore the country outside the capital, you can take trips to interesting towns, fishing villages, beautiful beaches, camel races, luxury resorts and nature reserves. Such a reserve is created specifically to protect the species of Oryx gas. This was the origin of the unicorn legend and is the national symbol of Qatar.The main attractions• Most visits Doha Qatar since captured a town in golf, and cultural and commercial center which houses 50% of the population. Like many cities in the region, Doha presents an attractive mix between ancient Arab traditions and modern metropolitan life. City attractions include old and new architecture, wooden boats "dhow", Museum of Islamic Art, the inland sea at Khor Al Adaid Al Shaqab horses and farm.• Al Wakrah is a small town halfway between Doha and Mesaieed. Here is a thriving fishing center, and is an old port, still used today. The town is famous because of beautiful mosques and houses reflecting the old Islamic architectural style.• Alkham is located 57km north of Doha and is a city full of relics of bygone times - mosques, museums with valuable archaeological, historical towers.• Shahaniya is a special track for racing camels, located 60km west of Doha.• Palm Island is 10 minutes by boat off the capital. The island has facilities and entertainment for families and children, a restaurant with sea and barbecue and a cafe.• Aladdin's Kingdom is an amusement park in West Bay area. He has over 18 games for all age groups, a rest house, an artificial lagoon, a theater and a cafeteria.• Zoo is located 20 km from Doha on Salwa road. You can see a lot of animals, birds and reptiles, and a small amusement park for children.• Al Khor Beach Udaid is in the southeast at 78km from Doha. This beautiful beach is distinguished by sand dunes that can reach up to 40m high.• The Jassasiya is a chain of rocky hills overlooking the north coast between the villages of Al Huwailah and Fuwairit. Hills are famous thanks to our caves and engravings dating from prehistoric times.GastronomyRice is the main food of the inhabitants of Qatar. Usually is first fried and then cooked. During the first stage of roasting, add the saffron rice, to give yellow. Bread is served at every meal, especially bread.Hummus is made from chickpeas and is also a popular way. Hamour, a guy over the Gulf, fry or cook rice. Lamb and is often used in food. Other popular foods are crustaceans that are found in abundance on the banks of the country.HistoryQatar was controlled by seicii Bahrain, but in 1867 a war broke out between people and leaders absenti.Pentru maintain peace in the Persian Gulf, the British put him in the region leader Muhammad ibn Thani al-Thani, belonging to the most important family of Qatar. In 1893, Turks have tried several times to break in Qatar, but were expelled by emir. In 1916 Emir of Qatar allowed to become a British protectorate.

In 1940 oil was discovered, which led to the richest countries in the 1950s and 1960s. About 85% of the country's export income comes from oil. Residents of Qatar has one of the highest incomes in the world. In 1971, Qatar joined the other emirates to Coast Armistice, to become part of the UAE. But as Qatar and Bahrain have ruled against the merger, to become independent states.Qatar allowed to use the country as international forces based in the Persian Gulf War in 1991. A territorial dispute with Saudi Arabia was solved in 1992, but disputes with Bahrain Hawar islands about remained unresolved. In 1994, Qatar signed a defense pact with the U.S., becoming the third country in the Gulf who signs the document.In 1995, the new emir removed press censorship and implemented liberal reforms, including democratic elections and suffrage for women. In Qatar is Al Jazeera Arabic television network that has a huge popularity, but is controversial. Qatar presented its first constitution in 2005 and it provides freedom of expression, assembly and religion.TipsQatar is a very tolerant country and people are famous for their hospitality. But to not offend the wrong people, you should keep in mind some specific elements of this culture. In public, you should have geninchii and shoulders covered. Business meetings or social, coffee would be part of the ritual greeting guests. They are served in order of age or status. Cup should be kept in hand - accept two cups (one cup to drink is an embarrassment for the host, and to drink more than three is a shame for ceialti guests). And never passed on the left hand does not get things.Opposite sex never touch in public, even if they are married. Arabs have a habit of talking loud, repeated several times and constantly interrupt. Conversations are usually more emotional and gestures.

  Local time is GMT +3.

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Despre Qatar*

Ocupand peninsula ce se iteste in apele pline de petrol ale Golfului Persic, Qatar este o tara ce are unul dintre cele mai mari venituri pe cap de locuitor din lume, o bogatie ce se reflecta in proiecte indraznete, precum Muzeul de Arta Islamica, construit pentru a adaposti cea mai mare colectie de arta din lume. 50% din populatie locuieste in capitala Doha, unul dintre cele mai importante orase din Orientul Mijlociu si un important centru comercial.

Majoritatea turistilor isi petrec timpul vizitand Doha Corniche, o zona de promenada in forma de palmier, care se extinde pe 7km de-a lungul marii si este aliniata de hoteluri, restaurante, magazine si plaje. Intr-o scurta excursie puteti vizita Insula Palmier, o destinatie plina de distractii si restaurante. O atractie majora o reprezinta cumparaturile, in pietele traditionale (souq) sau in gama larga de magazine din centrul orasului.

Daca doriti sa explorati tara in afara capitalei, puteti face excursii in orase interesante, sate de pescari, plaje frumoase, curse de camile, statiuni de lux si rezervatii naturale. O astfel de rezervatie este creata special pentru a proteja specia de gazele Oryx. Aceasta se afla la originea legendei unicornului si este simbolul national al Qatar-ului.

Principalele atractii turistice

• Majoritatea viziteaza Qatar incepand cu captala Doha, un oras situat in golf si un centru cultural si comercial care adaposteste 50% din populatia tarii. Ca multe orase din regiune, Doha prezinta un amestec atragator intre traditiile arabe antice si viata metropolitana moderna. Atractiile orasului includ arhitectura veche si noua, barcile din lemn "dhow", Muzeul de Arta Islamica, marea din interiorul continentului la Khor Al Adaid si ferma de cai Al Shaqab.

• Al Wakrah este un oras mic, la jumatatea distantei dintre Doha si Mesaieed. Aici se afla un centrul infloritor al pescuitului, precum is un port vechi, folosit si astazi. Orasul este faimos datorita moscheelor frumoase si casele ce reflecta stilul arhitectural islamic vechi.

• Alkhor se afla la 57km nord de Doha si este un oras plin de relicve ale vremurilor apuse - moschee, muzee cu obiecte arheologice valoroase, turnuri istorice.

• Shahaniya este o pista speciala pentru cursele cu camile, aflata la 60km vest de Doha.

• Insula Palmier se afla la 10 minute cu barca in largul capitalei. Insula are facilitati si divertisment pentru familii si copii, un restaurant cu specialitati marine si gratar si o cafenea.

• Regatul lui Aladin este un parc de distractii in zona West Bay. Are peste 18 jocuri, pentru toate grupele de varsta, o casa de odihna, o laguna artificiala, un teatru si o cantina.

• Gradina Zoologica se afla la 20km de Doha, pe drumul Salwa. Aici puteti vedea o multime de animale, pasari si reptile, precum si un mic parc de distractie pentru copii.

• Plaja Khor Al Udaid se afla in sud-estul tarii, la 78km de Doha. Aceasta plaja frumoasa se remarca prin dunele de nisip, ce pot ajunge pana la 40m inaltime.

• Al Jassasiya este un lant de dealuri stancoase cu vedere spre coasta de nord, intre satele Al Huwailah si Fuwairit. Dealurile sunt faimoase datorita multimii pesterilor si a gravurilor ce dateaza din timpuri preistorice.

Gastronomie

Orezul este alimentul principal al locuitorilor din Qatar. De obicei este intai prajit si apoi fiert. In timpul primei etape, de prajire, la orez se adauga sofran, pentru a-i da culoarea galbena. Painea se serveste la fiecare masa, in special pita.

Humus se face din naut si de asemenea este un fel popular. Hamour, un tip de peste din Golf, se prajeste sau se gateste cu orez. Si carnea de miel se foloseste des in mancare. Alte alimente populare sunt crustaceele, care se gasesc din abundenta pe malurile tarii.

Istorie

Qatar a fost controlat de seicii Bahrain-ului, insa in 1867 a izbucnit un razboi intre popor si conducatorii absenti.Pentru a mentine pacea in Golful Persic, britanicii l-au pus conducator in regiune pe Muhammad ibn Thani al-Thani, apartinand celei mai importante familii din Qatar. In 1893, turcii au incercat de mai multe ori sa patrunda in Qatar, insa au fost alungati de emir. In 1916 emirul a permis Qatar-ului sa devina protectorat britanic.

In anii 1940 s-a descoperit petrol, fapt ce a adus bogatie tarii in anii 1950 si 1960. Aproximativ 85% din venitul pe exporturi al tarii vine din petrol. Locuitorii Qatar-ului au unul dintre cele mai mari venituri din lume. In 1971 Qatar s-a alaturat celorlalte emirate la Coasta Armistitiului, pentru a deveni parte a Emiratelor Arabe Unite. Insa atat Qatar cat si Bahrain s-au pronuntat impotriva fuzionarii, pentru a deveni state independente.

Qatar a permis fortelor internationale sa foloseasca tara ca baza in Razboiul din Golful Persic, din 1991. O disputa teritoriala cu Arabia Saudita a fost rezolvata in 1992, insa disputa cu Bahrain in privinta insulelor Hawar a ramas nesolutionata. In 1994, Qatar a semnat un pact de aparare cu SUA, devenind cea de-a treia tara din Golf care semneaza actul.

In 1995, noul emir a inlaturat cenzura presei si a implementat reforme liberale, inclusiv alegeri democrate si sufragiul pentru femei. In Qatar se afla Al Jazeera, reteaua de televiziune araba ce are o popularitate imensa, dar este si controversata. Qatar a prezentat prima sa constitutie in 2005 si aceasta prevede libertate de exprimare, adunare si religie.

Informatii utile

Qatar este o tara destul de toleranta, iar oamenii sunt faimosi pentru ospitalitate. Insa pentru a nu jigni din greseala locuitorii, este bine sa aveti in vedere cateva elemente specifice acestei culturi. In public, este bine sa aveti geninchii si umerii acoperiti. La intalniri de afaceri sau sociale, servirea cafelei face parte din ritualul de intampinare a oaspetilor. Acestia sunt serviti in ordinea varstei sau a statutului. Ceasca trebuie tinuta in mana dreapta - acceptati doua cesti (sa beti o singura ceasca este o rusine pentru gazda, iar sa beti mai mult de trei este o rusine pentru ceialti oaspeti). Niciodata nu inmanati si nu primiti lucruri cu mana stanga.

Persoanele de sex opus nu se ating niciodata in public, chiar daca sunt casatoriti. Arabii au obiceiul de a vorbi tare, repeta de multe ori si se intrerup permanent. Conversatiile sunt de obicei emotionale si se gesticuleaza mult. Ora locala este GMT +3.

*sursa: turistik.ro