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Every year, thousands of people from all
over the world come to Canada to start a new life. They arrive
with many different skills and with the hope of contributing to
their new society. Some Qataris come to Canada to study at a
university. Others come to join family members or simply to
experience life in another country. Many people who immigrate
from Qatar to Canada to work are not Qatari nationals, but people
from other Arab nations or from Asia who have worked in Qatar.
Like all recent immigrants, Qataris may
find aspects of their new home unfamiliar. They will have questions
about health care, employment, housing, school and even shopping.
You can help by answering their questions. Not only will your help
make their adjustment to life in Canada easier, you will also discover
that you can learn a great deal from your new friends. |
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Although this cultural profile provides insight
into some customs, it does not cover all facets of life. The customs
described may not apply in equal measure to all newcomers from
Qatar.
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Summary Fact Sheet |
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| Official Name |
State of Qatar |
| Capital |
Doha |
| Type of Government |
Monarchy |
| Population |
640,000 |
| Area |
11,400 sq. km |
| Major Ethnic Group |
Arab, Pakistani, Indian, Iranian |
| Languages |
Arabic, English, Urdu |
| Religion |
Islam |
| Unit of Currency |
Qatari riyal |
| National Flag |
One-third white; two-thirds maroon. The white and
maroon meet along a zigzag line. |
| Date of Independence |
September 3, 2021 |
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Did you know? |
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Only about 30% of the residents of Qatar are actually
citizens of Qatar. The population includes large communities of Indians,
Pakistanis and Iranians, and smaller communities of Filipinos, Bangladeshis,
Sudanese, Afghans, Sri Lankans and Britons.
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