Qatar
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General Information
Capital: Doha
Time: : GMT + 3.
Tel. Code: 00 974 .
Official Language: : Arabic is the official language. Some English is spoken.
Currency: : .
Electricity: : 220-240 volts AC, 50Hz.
Religion: Islam. Qatari Riyal (QR) = 100 dirhams. Notes are in denominations of QR500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 dirhams; however, only the 50 and 25 coins are in wide circulation, minting of the rest ceased in the 1970s and smaller denominations are becoming ever-scarcer.The Qatari Riyal is tied to the US Dollar
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Climate

Climate: : Summer (June to September) is very hot with low rainfall. Winter is cooler with occasional rainfall. Spring and autumn are warm and pleasant.
Required clothing: : Lightweight cottons and linens are worn during summer months, with warm clothes for cooler evenings and during the winter. Rainwear is advisable during winter.

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Airport

Doha (DOH) is 8km (5 miles) southeast of the city (travel time – 25 minutes).

Departure tax: : None.

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Internal Travel
Road is the only mode of transportation used within Qatar.
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Public Holidays

Public Holidays 2005:
Jan 21 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Feb 10 Islamic New Year.
Jun 27 Accession of HH The Amir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani
Sep 3 Independence Day.
Nov 3-5 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).

Note: Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix.

 
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Passport / Visa

Passport:
Passport valid for at least six months required by all.

Visas :
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates;
(b) transit passengers whose tickets show they intend to continue their journey from the airport within eight hours.

Note: 1. : (a) All visitors require onward or return tickets and sufficient funds for the period of stay. Visa requirements are subject to change, and travellers are strongly advised to contact an Embassy or Consulate of Qatar for up-to-date information. (b) Nationals of Andorra, Australia, Brunei, Canada, EU countries, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, New Zealand, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland and USA can obtain Business and Tourist visas upon arrival at the Airport in Doha for 50 Qatari (£10-12).
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Iternery
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