Qatar, the capital of Doha, is located in qatar peninsula on the southwest coast of the Persian Gulf. It belongs to tropical desert climate, with low terrain and rich oil and natural gas resources. The total area is 1 152 1 square kilometer, and the coastline is 563 kilometers long. There is no clear provincial administrative division, and the whole country is divided into 9 regions centered on some big cities.
Like other Arab countries, Qataris like to eat vegetable salads, cheese and pickled olives, and chickpea sauce, a specialty of the Middle East, is a must for every meal. Dinner mainly includes cake, barbecue and grilled fish. Qataris also love sweets, which are essential for every meal. Drinking is strictly prohibited in public restaurants, but some five-star hotels can provide foreign wines such as beer, wine and whisky.
Qatar's characteristic attractions
1, Doha-the Pearl of the Persian Gulf
Doha, as the capital of Qatar, was originally a fishing port and a port where pearl boats were concentrated. After World War II, it flourished with the development of domestic oil industry. Focus on developing most industries such as natural gas liquefaction, petrochemical industry, power generation, cement, plastic products, fish processing and seawater desalination. There is a deep-water port at 1970, which can berth 10,000-ton seagoing ships. The streets of the city are wide and there are many tall buildings with Arabic characteristics. The capital has Amir Palace, Grand Mosque, National Museum and Aquarium.
2.al Jazeera
Qatar Al Jazeera, founded in Qatar, is a news TV station that broadcasts global news and reports in Arabic for 24 hours, with an audience of 40 million. People call Qatar Al Jazeera "CNN of the Gulf" and "BBC of Arabia".
3. Zubala Archaeological Site
Located in the northwest of Qatar, it is 0/05km away from Doha, the capital of Qatar. It is a world-famous archaeological site and was listed as a world cultural heritage in 20 13. Zubala archaeological site is the richest archaeological site in Qatar, covering an area of 400 hectares.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Qatar