Qatar is an Arab emirate in Southwest Asia, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the larger Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south; otherwise the Persian Gulf surrounds the state. Qatar Cities (big), Doha - capital, Al-Khor - northern town and close to Ras Laffan LNG (liquified natural gas) terminal and Rayyan.The name "Qatar" may derive from the same Arabic root as qatura which means "to exude." The word Qatura traces to the Arabic qatran meaning "tar" or "resin", which relates to the country's rich resources in petroleum and natural gas.Qatar country is surrounded by the sea so watersports are a must. Kitesurfing is increasingly popular for the westerners while the locals prefer driving jet-skis at high speed next to the beaches.If you like land more than the sea, feel free to go on one of the safari tours to the desert, try dune bashing with landcruisers,nissans etc.Visit the collection of widely scattered malls around Doha and enjoy yourself.