Qatar

Best known in recent years for being the voice of the Middle East through it's television broadcaster Al Jazeera, this country has developed in less than a generation from a state of pearl fishermen to one of the wealthiest and westernized countries in the Middle East.

Area : 11400 sq km

Population : 860.000

Capital : Doha

Languages : Arabic, English

Major Religion : Islam

Major Towns : Al Khawr, Umm Salal Ali

GNI per Capita : USD $23200

Currency : Qatari Riyal

Internet Domain : .qa

Phonecode : #974

Hotels : Ritz-Carlton Doha ; Sheraton Doha Hotel & Resort

Restaurants : Four Seasons Restaurant

Attractions : Doha Fort ; City Centre Mall ; Grand Mosque

Airport : Doha International (DOH) 5km s/e of the city

Must play 18 @ : Doha G.C. (Championship), Doha