Qatar is a small country that really wants to be known. That's why the sport is taking over.
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IAAF head Sebastian Coe and Dr. Thani Abdulrahman Al-Kuwari, president of the Qatar Athletics Federation (KAMRAN JEBREILI / AP)- Medal is a medal. Immigrants are sweating, Qataris are giving orders. The athlete is for them the same mercenary workforce as a plumber - says Dr. Katarzyna Górak-Sosnowska, author of books on Arab countries.
Alcohol is almost unavailable here, but no one pays for water and electricity. Meet Qatar
Qatar has recently been struggling with many problems. The reason is the breaking of diplomatic relations by countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Yemen and Maldives. The richest country in the world rejects accusations and tries to operate in a limited airspace. However, putting all disputes aside, it's worth learning more about Qatar, because it's a really interesting place.
1. Holidays are Friday and Saturday
Photo: EQRoy / ShutterstockBazar Souq Waqif, Doha
2. Qatar airlines are the only ones in the world where even the smallest dog flies in the baggage hold and the falcon can travel on board with passengers
#Saudi prince has reportedly bought 80 plane tickets for his #falcons!
3. In the summer months temperatures reach 50 degrees Celsius, so many Qatar residents leave for Europe or the United States
Photo: ShutterstockThe desert landscape of Qatar
4. The area of Qatar is similar to the Świętokrzyskie Province
Photo: ShutterstockQatar vs. Holy Cross province
5. Qatar is a country without taxes, social benefits and pension contributions
Photo: ShutterstockOne of the islands of the Pearl complex, Doha
6. The most important word is Inshallah, which is spoken by the Catharians hundreds of times a day and can be the answer to any question
Photo: ShutterstockDoha bay
7. Everything goes through censorship (movies, cartoons, magazines). Are deleted, among others photos of scantily clad women, or scenes where kisses are seen
Photo: ShutterstockQatari family
8. The charges for electricity and water are covered by the state residents
Photo: ShutterstockQatari currency
9. Access to alcohol is very limited. There is one liquor store, but to do shopping you must have a special license issued by the employer. In addition, alcohol is available in good hotels and clubs
Foto: Imran's Photography / ShutterstockThe Qatar Mall
10. Every foreigner applying for a stay in Qatar must first undergo a series of medical examinations (including chest x-rays, tests for tuberculosis or HIV)
Photo: ShutterstockInternational Food Festival, Doha
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