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.

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