Interesting surprises in the richest and most relaxed country in the world

Qatar is a country in the Middle East, located on the small Qatar peninsula in the northeast of the Arabian Peninsula, part of the border with Saudi Arabia and the rest of the territory is surrounded by the Persian Gulf. This rich country has many interesting surprises.

• Qatar has 1.6 million people living and working, but immigrants make up 80% of the population.
• In 2015, Qatar's per capita GDP was the highest in the world with USD 146,011.
• With quite arid geology, along with the average summer temperature of 48oC, Qatar is a rather difficult country to live by fishing and garnering pearls.After the collapse of the pearl trade, in 1920, Qatar was immersed in poverty and disease.In 1939, oil fields discovered in the city of Dukkhan exploited quite slowly for many years, but in 1951, after discovering offshore oil fields, production increased to 233 thousand barrels of oil per day.When gas and oil revenues began to thicken every day, in 1950 the Al-coali family built schools, hospitals, power plants, the first desalination plant in Qatar.By 1971, energy experts had discovered the world's largest natural gas field with reserves of up to 25.3 trillion cubic meters owned by Qatar.But by 1980 after the oil price plummeted, the government used this resource.

Qatar is preparing to host World Cup 2022.

• In just 50 years, this small Qatar peninsula has grown into a superpower and is preparing to host World Cup 2022. From now on, the country has embarked on building ambitious infrastructure with stadiums, modern metro systems and highways to connect with neighboring countries.
• The country owns many properties around the world to help the country reduce its dependence on oil prices.In 2005, Qatar investment agency was established, specializing in buying and selling companies, brands and major commercial centers in the world.Particularly in London, Qatar owns Harrods building, Shard, Chelsea Barracks barracks, the building used to be the US Embassy, ​​Olympic village and many other real estate, not to mention 25% of the second largest supermarket chain of He is Sainsbury's and co-owner of Miramax studios bought from Disney.
• Qatar is considered one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world as a stopover for citizens from 180 different countries.

A market of Qatar.

• With valuable resources from oil, Qatar's second highest income people in the world and a prosperous life, it never costs anything.If you were born in Qatar and is a Qatar citizen, since you were born you will not have to spend a penny to see even gas, electricity and water due to government payment, people do not have to pay money.
• Qatar women are more equal than other Arab countries, but still have to wear a veil, not sit near men in some places.
• This country is also not suitable for travelers who like nightlife because it is difficult to find bars and pubs.
• Qatar has only two stores allowed to sell alcohol, located in the capital Doha.To buy alcohol, you need a letter confirming your monthly earnings and buying only a limited amount.
• Visitors are not allowed to be nude or sexy.To Qatar, regardless of where visitors must dress discreetly, even shorts, three-hole shirts are considered violations in Qatar, regardless of where, on the beach or picnic spots.

Ngoc Trai Bay yacht is sealed, on the shore are brand-name shops.

• Weekends in Qatar are not Saturdays and Sundays like other countries but Friday and Saturday. So Friday morning many shops were closed to prepare for the prayer that afternoon.
• Qatar people not only have a lot of money but also know how to spend money.Women's fashion accessories, accessories from Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and Chanel.If there's something Qatar doesn't have, they can go to Dubai or Europe.
• Qatar's museum spends more than half of the space to display supercars, gold and silver, jewels.Ngoc Trai Bay yacht is closed, on the shore are shops of Hermes, Gucci, Versace, Christian Dior .
• The right time in Qatar is put on top, especially in business.Talking over the phone requires a couple of greetings before presenting the work.Business cards and brochures need to be printed in two languages ​​(English and Arabic).Oral agreement is also binding, bargaining on prices and terms is considered very important.
• In Qatar, violations of traffic laws are most heavily punished.

Qatar's capital is Doha - still a green oasis in the desert.

• Qatar's capital is Doha - still a green oasis in the desert.Doha is currently a hot name in the world tourism village, it possesses many ancient monuments such as museums, forts, ancient temples attracting tourists.Highlights are Qatar National Museum.This museum was built of solid yellow-white slate as a solid fortress between a dry and barren desert.It was this National Museum that made Qatar citizens proud, saying that to know how wealthy Qatar is, please go to their national museum.
• Politically, Qatar also plays a role as a mediator for regional conflicts.As well as positive contributions to peace in Afghanistan.
• Qatar is playing an increasingly active role on the regional and world stage.Nearly one trillion dollars has been invested in the Gulf region by QFC, far exceeding the $ 130 billion that Qatar needs for itself.These are projects of road and bridge construction, infrastructure and development of public transport, housing and real estate, health centers and environmental sanitation projects .

Qatar is a young country with a majority of men.

• Qatar has the third largest oil reserves in the world, although this area is smaller than the state of Connecticut, USA.
• There are about 8,000 Americans living in Qatar, mainly working in the energy sector.
• Qatar is a young country with a majority of men.Only about 1.5% of the population is over 65 years old.The ratio of male to female in Qatar is 1.99 / 1.
• Homosexuality is illegal in Qatar.
• The camel races play an important role in Qatar culture.
• During Ramadan of Muslims, non-Muslims must also abide by the rules.If anyone is found eating, smoking, drinking, singing or expressing emotional behaviors in crowded places, they will be arrested.