34 Facts About Qatar

Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a Western Asian country.

Qatar covers an area of 11,586 square kilometres.

Doha is the country's capital and largest city.

The official language is Arabic, and English is widely spoken throughout the country.

Its official currency is the Riyal (QAR).

Saudi Arabia is its only land neighbour.

Qatar is one of the top ten LNG - liquefied natural gas - producers.

Qatar recently spent an astounding $30 billion dollars on new infrastructure. The Ashghal Expressway and the New Port Project were two of the most important transportation projects. The Msheireb development and the Lusail City project were two of the most prominent real estate projects.

Qatar State's economy has grown significantly. Qatar has become one of the world's richest countries as a result of its continued economic growth.

Hamad International Airport first opened its doors in 2014. It can handle approximately fifty million passengers per year.

The Hamad International Airport is the world's ninth largest.

Qataris are the world's second-highest earners due to revenue generated from oil and natural gas reserves. The state is home to numerous banks, including commercial banks, foreign banks, and the Qatar Central Bank.

The next FIFA World Cup will be held in Qatar in 2022. Handball, drag racing, golf, powerboat racing, futsal, basketball, camel racing, water sports, swimming, and cricket are all popular sports in Qatar.

In February 2015, Qatar hosted the first round of the World Motocross Championship. Due to the extreme heat during the day, the off-road motorcycle race was held at night.

The Qatari National Football League has won the Middle East Cup. The Qatar Stars League was established in 1963 and currently has fourteen teams.

Amateur pearl divers continue to swim the Inland Sea off the coast of Qatar looking for Pearl Oysters. Many Qataris used to make a living by diving for pearl oysters.

On 240 hectares of land, the Aspire Zone sports academy was built. Medical facilities, a mosque, parkland, a retail area, an International Sports Stadium, a sports club, and a sports education class are all part of the sporting paradise.

Lunch is the main meal of the day for Qataris. Karak tea, a rich milky tea laced with Cardamom, is served after meals.

Sweet foods are popular among Qataris. In Qatar, it is customary to consume a large spoonful of honey both at night and in the morning. Qataris enjoy eating fresh dates and picanuts.

Qatari cuisine is influenced by Indian and Iranian cuisine. Ghuzi, Motabel, Biriani, Taboulleh, and Hummus are some Qatari specialties.

Machbous is a well-known traditional dish. The hearty stew is made up of meat and rice or seafood and rice.

Many Qataris do not eat with cutlery. The meal is served in a large dish, and diners scoop up their food with bread.

Qatari men wear the traditional "Thoub" costume. The Thoub is a long white shirt worn over boxer shorts or long white cotton pants. All Thoubs must be immaculately laundered as a matter of pride.

Qatari women dress in a long black cloak called an Abaya. Under the cloak, traditional Qatari females wear a djelabia or a dress.

Male visitors are not expected to dress in vests and shorts. Female tourists should not be seen wearing short-sleeved dresses or mini-skirts.

In Qatar, topless sunbathing is not permitted. Swimmers and sunbathers are encouraged to cover up with a long tee shirt.

Businessmen in Qatar rarely wear traditional business suits. Male office workers dress in light-colored slacks, a long-sleeved shirt, and a necktie.

Aladdin's Kingdom, also known as The Entertainment City, is a popular tourist destination. The Msheireb Enrichment Center is a fantastic and educational floating museum. Other popular tourist attractions include the Doha Corniche Park and the picturesque Souk Waqif market.

Many unusual fish and sea slugs can be found in the small village of Al Thakira. Snorkeling in the Mangrove Swamps is popular among nature lovers. The Al Thakira Nature Reserve is regarded as a national treasure by many.

Qatar has little to no nightlife. Tourists looking for live music, parties, and bars should visit Doha, Qatar's capital city.

The Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum is one of the world's largest private museums. The museum is ideal for art enthusiasts, historians, tourists, and culture vultures.

The Al Jassasiya rocky hill range is famous for its prehistoric carvings. Between the villages of Al Huwailah and Fuwairit are the rocky hills.

Qatar State was a British protectorate until 1971, when it gained independence. Crown Prince Khalifa declared press freedom and women's suffrage in 1995.

Families can picnic or play in one of the many well-kept parks, take a Dhow ride, or go on a desert family camp.