Qatar is a small peninsula of 11,586 square kilometers that lies halfway along the west coast of the Arabian Gulf. The population is well over three-quarters of a million, and 61% of the inhabitants live in Doha, the capital city.
The official language of the State of Qatar is Arabic, and Islam is the official religion. The currency is the Qatari Riyal (QR). The time zone is GMT+3, and the IDD code is +974. The climate during the summer is hot with high humidity. The winter months of October through April offer some of the best weather in the world, with temperatures ranging from 15 to 30 degrees Celsius.
Qatar has been making great progress in many fields since gaining independence on September 3, 1971. Today, it has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Doha is an increasingly modern and cosmopolitan city, offering excellent entertainment, cultural, and sporting events, as well as other exciting activities.
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