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Qatar’s official language is Arabic, but many people use English.
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Qatar’s official currency is the Qatari riyal, which breaks down into 100 dirhams. You can exchange money at the airport or at banks and exchange dealers. You can find ATMs on main streets, at banks or in shopping malls. Most places accept traveler’s checks and international credit cards.
Qatar’s international country code is 974. To call another country from Qatar, dial 00 followed by the appropriate country code. Doha has meaning Internet cafes.
Hotels and restaurants usually add a 10 percent service charge to the bill. If that’s not the case, it’s customary to add a 10 percent tip. You don’t need to tip taxi drivers.
Most tourists don’t have any trouble in Qatar, but the region is considered at high risk for terrorist attacks.
You don’t need any vaccinations to enter Qatar. It’s a good idea to get vaccinations against typhoid and hepatitis A. Doha has modern medical care, but facilities expect to get payment up front for any services provided. Stick to bottled water and avoid undercooked food or unwashed produce to avoid traveler’s diarrhea, especially outside of resorts and hotels.
Qatar’s electrical current is 240/415 volts, 50Hz and uses both round-pinned plugs with grounding and rectangular blade plugs.
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