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The barren peninsula of Qatar extends into the Persian Gulf, bordered on the landward end by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Its area may be very small, but the independent emirate is exceedingly wealthy, with one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, thanks to its oil and gas resources.
For most of the 20th century Qatar was a British protectorate, gaining independence in 1971, after which it became embroiled in territorial disputes with its neighbours and suffered civil strife, with the Emir being ousted by his son in a coup. Whether visiting for business or pleasure (or a combination of the two), most travellers use the capital, Doha, as their base. Doha, formerly a quaint and busy pearl fishing village, is today one of the most important cities in the Middle East, a major trading centre.
Every day is sunny and hot in Qatar, and rain is a rare occurrence, the average annual precipitation (which falls during winter) being only three inches (80mm).
Summers are swelteringly hot, the mercury regularly rising to 104°F (40°C) and beyond. Winter days are only slightly cooler, but nights can be fairly cold.
Time: GMT +3.
Electricity: Electrical current is 240/415 volts AC; 50Hz. Round pin plugs with grounding and rectangular blade plugs are in use.
Money: The official currency is the Qatari Riyal (QAR), which divides into 100 dirhams. The Riyal exchange rate is pegged to the US Dollar at QR 3.65. Money can be exchanged at banks, the airport and exchange dealers. The main bank branches are on Grand Hamad Street in Doha.