Fun facts about Qatar

1. Qatar is among the top ten leading producers of LNG, liquefied natural gas.
2. Qatar is one of the world's richest nations.
3. Revenue generated from oil and natural gas reserves makes Qatar residents the second highest earners in the world.
4. Amateur pearl divers still swim the Inland Sea off the shore of Qatar in search of Pearl Oysters.
5. Qataris eat their main meal of the day at lunchtime.
6. Many Qataris enjoy sweet foods. In Qatar it is traditional to eat a large spoonful of honey at night and in the morning.
7. Traditional Qatari food is influenced by Indian and Iranian cuisine.
8. Machbous is an important traditional dish. The rich stew consists of meat and rice or seafood and rice.
9. Many Qataris do not use cutlery. The meal is served in a large dish and the diners use bread to scoop-up their food.
10. The Thoub is the traditional costume worn by Qatari men.
11. Qatari women wear a long black cloak known as an Abaya. Traditional Qatari females wear a djelabia or a dress under the cloak.
12. Male tourists to Qatar are not expected to wear vests and shorts.
13. Qatari businessmen rarely wear a traditional business suit.
14. A famous tourist attraction includes Aladdin's Kingdom also known as The Entertainment City
15. The Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum is one of the largest private museums of its type.
16. The range of rocky hills known as Al Jassasiya is renowned for its pre-historic carvings.
17. Qatar State was protected by Great Britain until 1971, when it became independent.
18. Qatar is home to one hundred and eighty different nationalities.
19. Qater has one of the highest literacy rates in the world.
20. Qatar is a desert country bordering Saudi Arabia on the Arab peninsula.
21. Most food produce must be imported into the country.
22. Qataris dress very modestly.
23. Arabic is the predominant language in Qatar.
24. The most popular sports in Qatar are soccer, handball and tennis.