Introduction Flashcards

1
Q

Qatar occupies a small peninsula that extends into the _______________ from the east side of the _______________.

A

Persian Gulf

Arabian Peninsula

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2
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Doha, translates a “___________”, it is the capital city of the State of Qatar and has a population of over _______________ residents.

A

the big tree

2.5 million

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3
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Qatar

A
  1. Doha Corniche
  2. Museum of Islamic Art
  3. Villaggio Mall
  4. Banana Island
  5. Souq Waqif
  6. Sealine Beach
  7. The Pearl Qatar
  8. Wakra Souq
  9. Aqua Park
  10. Aspire Zone
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4
Q

The most significant time of the year is __________.

A

Ramadan

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5
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_________ is located in the ________________ area of Doha and is a cultural village. It hosts many festivals and exhibitions, most commonly in the amphi-theatre and contains a variety of restaurants and cafes.

A

Katara

West Bay

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6
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_______________________________ houses a collection of Islamic artefacts gathered from Spain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, India and Central Asia.

A

The Museum of Islamic Art

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7
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________________________________ offers Arabic language classes for non-Arabic speakers as well as other courses such as Sharia law and Calligraphy.

A

Fanar Qatar Islamic Cultural Center

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8
Q

Qatar’s Climate

A

Summer - 50C (122F)
Winter - 5C (41F)
Rainfall is negligible averaging 100mm (3.9 in) per year during winter months

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9
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Shopping at Doha

A
Wholesale- Souqs at the Center of Doha
Luxury Shopping- Doha’s first class malls.
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10
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Transporation in Doha

A

Government owned Karwa Taxis, Uber and Careem.

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11
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Qatar is ruled as an ____________________ by the _____________ family.

A

abosolute monarchy

Al Thani

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12
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Qatar is the bigeest exporter of _______________ in the world.

A

natural gas

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13
Q

What is the main source if revenue for the State of Qatar?

A

Oil and Gas

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14
Q

When is Qatar National Day celebrated?

A

18th of December.

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15
Q

Other annual national holidays in Qatar:

A

National Sports Day, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha

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16
Q

_________ is the national language of Qatar but due to a large expatriate population that resides here, ________, ________, __________, ________ and __________ are also widely used.

A
Arabic
English
Urdu
French
Malayalam
Tagalog
17
Q

Weekend is Qatar fall on a _________ and ___________.

A

Friday

Saturday

18
Q

_________________ is the currency of the State of Qatar.

A

The Qatari Riyal

19
Q

Qatar will be hosting the _________________. It will be the first time that such a sporting event has been organised in the Middle East.

A

2022 Football World Cup