Qatar
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Capital City |
Doha |
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Geographic Location |
Qatar is placed in the Middle East. It is a peninsula at the Persian Gulf. It has land borders with Saudi Arabia. |
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Geographic Coordinates |
25 30 N, 51 15 E |
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Climate |
Summer (June-September) is hot. It rains little in summer. Winter is cooler and it occasionally rains. Spring and autumn are mild. |
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Time Zone |
GMT +3 |
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Language |
ARABIC |
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Other Languages |
English |
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Monetary Unit |
Qatari Rial |
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Telephone |
The international dialling code (to): 00974, The international dialling code (from) 00 + The related country code |
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Mobile Phone |
GSM 900/1800 |
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Important Phone Nos. |
Ambulance 194, Police 192, Fire Brigade 193 |
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Internet |
.qa |
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Opening Hours |
Banks; 7.30a.m. - 1p.m. (Mon-Thur) Shops; 8a.m. - 12p.m. and 1p.m. – 7p.m. (Sat-Wed), 8a.m. – 8p.m. (Thur) Public Offices; 7a.m. 12p.m. (Sat-Thur). |
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Public Holidays |
Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice), Independence Day (18 December), Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). |
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Electric |
220V 50HzHz |
General Information
Majestic business centers and hotels, sand dunes in the vast dessert, ancient rock carvings, the long gulf coast enabling all kinds of sea sports, the conventional Arabian architectures and modern structures are the most conspicuous aspects of the country. Especially, the modern malls and the local souks offer unprecedented shopping experiences through their genuine and wealthy respects.
Doha placed at South coast of Qatar boasts with its gorgeous business centers. The Grand Mosque, Ebu Bekr El-Siddik (Abu Bakir al-Siddiq) Mosque, New Boss Palace and National Museum are among the major places of the city that you should travel. Also, Doha is home to yacht marines. Setting out to sea from these marines, the yachts will meet you with the glory of the Persian Gulf.
A great deal of historical fortresses are found in Qatar. Marroub, Al-Ghuwair, Al-Thughb, Al-Rakiyat, Umm Salal Mohammed and Al-Wajbah are among the most popular fortresses of the country. The hills of Al-Jassasiya city covered by rock carvings and gravures are pretty impressive. Al-Jassasiya and the neighbour city Fuwairet are known with their magnificent beaches.
Many islands are placed at the gulf coast. Palm Tree, Ishat, Shra'o, Haloul, Al-Saflia and Alia islands are the most popular ones.
Embassy of Qatar: +974 495 13 00
Commercial Counsellor: +974 495 13 12
