Qatar is strategically located in the Middle East. It is a Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) member having its capital in Doha. Today Qatar has developed into a modern oasis and has highly developed communications, education, health and transportation systems, and a diversifying economy.

The country boasts of world-class hotels and recreation clubs, sophisticated shopping malls, large entertainment complexes, and restaurants serving food from around the world. It has extensive sporting facilities and the country's national teams compete in international events worldwide. It is also rapidly developing as a tourist destination as well as a conference center and incentives destination for international corporations.

Qatar has blossomed into a vibrant and modern State with a rapidly growing economy and one of the highest per capita incomes in the world.

GENERAL INFORMATION

LOCATION
Qatar is a peninsula situated halfway along the West Coast of the Arabian Gulf. It has a number of islands, the most important of which are Halool, Shira'aw, Al-Ashat and others. Its topography consists of a rocky flat surface with some limestone outcrops in Dukhan area in the west and Fuwairit area in the north. The surface is full with characteristic depressions called Rawdat, particularly in the north and central plants.

LAND AREA
The total land area of Qatar is approximately 11,521 square kilometres.

CAPITAL CITY
Doha

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
Arabic is the official language in Qatar, but English is widely spoken.

CURRENCY
The official currency is the Qatari Riyal (QR), which is divided into 100 dirhams. The Exchange parity has been set at the fixed rate of US $ = 3.65QR's.

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