Culture: Qatar is an Arabian nation they do speak arabic, so the Islamic religion dominates its culture, over three-quarters of the population adhering. Sharia law is the basis of government, which mandates many aspects of culture, such as dress. The Islamic tradition also involves dance and music. Dances are performed for Doha on Fridays. Some forms of dance are the Ardah sometimes performed in marriages.
Music: Music is also a very important aspect of Qatar's culture. Khaliji music is very popular in Qatar. Some of the musical instruments used include tambourine, cymbals, along with small drums; string instruments like oud and rebaba, and the Arabian flute.
Flag of Qatar: The flag of Qatar is maroon with a serrated band of white along the side. There are a total of nine white teeth on the flag. This flag was adopted in1949. The shade of maroon is known as Qatar Maroon, and symbolizes the blood and wars in Qatar history, the white shows the times of peace. The nine teeth symbolize Qatar as the ninth member of the reconciled Emirates. The flag of Bahrain is similar to the flag of Qatar.
Economy of Qatar: Qatar's economy relies mainly on its export trade and oil and natural gas reserves. Qatar has the second highest GDP per capita in the world, thanks to its oil and gas supplies that were discovered in the 1940s. Qatar is a rich nation with a high standard of living.