This is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook reproduction of unique, up-to-date guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Qatar, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.Chapter 1: Geography * Introduction * Physical Terrain and Topographic Features * Climate * Bodies of Water * Cities * Doha (Ad Dawhah) * Ar Rayyan * Al Khawr * Umm Sa'id (Mesaieed) * Dukhan * Natural Hazards * Environmental Issues * Geography Assessment * Chapter 2: History * Introduction * Early History * Arrival of the Bani Utub * The Wahhabis * The Pirate Coast * Beginnings of the Al Thani Dynasty * Ottoman, Saudi, and British Intrigues * The New Gulf Oil State * Independence * Recent History * History Assessment * Introduction * Agriculture * Industry * Energy Resources * Natural Resources * Trade * Tourism * Banking and Currency * Investment * Transportation * Standard of Living * Organizations * Economy Assessment * Chapter 4: Society * Introduction * Ethnic and National Groups * Languages * Religion * Gender Issues * Traditional Dress * Arts * Music * Dance * Sports and Recreation * Society Assessment * Chapter 5: Security * Introduction * United States-Qatar Relations * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Saudi Arabia * Bahrain * United Arab Emirates * Iran * Military * Terrorist Groups and Activities * Other Issues Affecting Stability * Regional Conflicts * Water * Demographic Challenges * Security Assessment * Final Assessments