Qatar

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Qatar – The Country of Gas and Oil

The Arab countries are usually known for their luxury that many times originates from the gas and oil productions. Qatar is no exception. The small country at the Persian Gulf has the worlds third largest reserves of natural gas and oil.

The capital Doha is mixing the highrise office buildings with more traditional souqs and mosques. The desert landscape on the peninsula adds to the effect of a city rising from the ground.

Population: 2.7 million
Capital: Doha
Language: Arabic

Our Trip to Southern Africa, South Africa, Namibia, Qatar

It is now quite some time since we got back home from our trip to Southern Africa. Although reality and normal life are getting the best of us, we can look back at the memories. We enjoyed an amazing trip that included stops in 3 different countries – Qatar, Namibia […]

Trip Summary – Southern Africa: Part XXV

Our Trip to Southern Africa, Part I, Doha, Qatar

Twenty-one hours in Doha. What to do? Where to go? Qatar never was on our list of places to visit (unless you consider the whole world being on our list), the reason we were faced with these questions was simple. A layover. The headline says it all. On our way […]

Doha, Qatar – Southern Africa: Part I