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It only began issuing tourist visas in 1989, but after a slow start Qatar has begun to reap the benefits of its new openness. Visitors are welcomed to a land of glitzy new hotels, towering sand dunes, ancient rock carvings and distinctive architecture.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
State of Qatar
Population
800,000
Currency
Name: Qatari Rial
Code: QAR
Symbol: DIN
Electrical Plugs
240V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Arabic
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +3
Country Dialing Code
+974
Weights & Measures
Metric
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