Health
Vaccines
Compulsory vaccinations: none
Recommended vaccinations: hepatitis A and B, diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis
Health risks
Risk of dehydration due to the very high temperatures between June and October
Quality of public medical facilities
Good
Tap water
Safe to drink
Practical information
Capital
Doha
Major towns and cities
Al Wakrah, Al Khor, Al Rayyan, Mesaied, Umm Salal
Official languages
Arab
GDP
USD 192 billion
Population
2 million
Area
11,5 km²
Currency
Qatari Riyal (QAR)
Time zone
UTC +3
Country code
+974 +area code +number of the person you are calling
International airport
Doha
Tourism & local way of life
Public holidays
December 18th: National Day
Climate
Hot desert climate
Best time to visit
Between November and April
Best places to visit
Doha
Al-Zubarah
Al Koot Fort
Al Wajbah Fort
Bir Zekrit
Partenaires
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