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General Information About Qatar
Qatar is traditional monarchy with a Emir (head of state) and a prime minister. In April 2003, about the same time as Qatar was host of a U.S. Central Command military base, it played a vital role in the invasion of Iraq. Qataris approved a new constitution which allowed for a 45-member parliament, 30 of whom would be directly elected and the remainder to be appointed. The new constitution came into effect in June 2004.The main religion of Qatar is Islam.
As with many places in the Middle East, Qatar has a pretty harsh summer that lasts from May to September with average temperatures in the high 90s. However, temperatures can sometimes get up to almost 120°F. When you add the high humidity, this can be a pretty unpleasant place to visit in the summer. The better time to visit is in the winter months of December through February when the temperatures are much better, and you even have the chance for a rare shower. The days are mild and pleasant and evenings are cool. Throughout the year, but especially in spring, Qatar is subject to sandstorms; rainstorms can also hit the country in December and January, causing road closures.
Almost every visitor to Qatar will need a passport and visa. Nationals of other Gulf States will also need a visa to enter Qatar. Embassies and large hotels within the country can sponsor visas. Israeli passport holders are not allowed in Qatar.
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Qatar recently launched its own national carrier, Qatar Airways. If you fly either of these airlines you can get to Doha from anywhere in the Gulf, most of Asia, as well as from New York and a number of cities in India and Pakistan. There are also occasional flights from Bangkok, Cairo, Melbourne and Nairobi. The only European cities served are Athens and London. Flights between Qatar and New York are expensive. There's no departure tax from Doha.
Qatar has no bus or taxi service to neighboring Saudi Arabia or the UAE, but you can cross over the borders in your own car if you have a valid visa.
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Some
Things to See and Do in Qatar
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Suggestions for Accommodations in Qatar
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Suggestions for Dining
in Qatar
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Some Favorites in Qatar
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