| Page Views: 1,241 Last Visit to Qatar: February, 2003 | Qatar - where the heck is that? by johsab - last update: Feb 1, 2003 |
Best known for being unknown (until now as the US war HQ against Iraq), Qatar has a habit of falling off the outside world's radar screens. Most people in the West don't even know where it is. Fewer still can pronounce it (somewhere in between 'cutter' and 'gutter,' rather than rhyming with 'guitar').
Though it's still a far cry from the tourist centres of the UAE, Qatar is definitely worth a look. It's considered safe and secure for foreigners although demonstrations and other political gatherings are best avoided.
Area: 11,400 sq km (4460 sq mi)
Population: 700,000
Capital city: Doha (pop 300,000)
People: Arab 40%, Pakistani 18%, Indian 18%, Iranian 10% |
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| Pros: | "Inexpensive, exotic place where most have not been" | | Cons: | "Somewhat hard to travel to, but hey, its there, so why not?" | | In A Nutshell: | "Nice in capital of Doha, the rest of the country is optional" |
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craic Sat Feb 1, 2003 11:05 UTC
Fascinating page about the place that rhymes with guitar. |
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