Photos du Qatar
Discover le Qatar
Qatar is a small peninsula linked to the Arabian desert by its border with Saudi Arabia. Little is known about its history, culture and daily life. Yet it has had an eventful past, of which unfortunately not much remains. Before the advent of oil, Qatar was a nomadic Bedouin land where the harsh life of pearl fishermen was unknown in Europe. Its particular desert geography is far from being just a pebble: it boasts flora and fauna typical of desert life, as well as a distinctive climate. We'll also be taking an interest in the people who live here, as almost 90% of residents are not originally from Qatar and have exported their cultures and traditions with them. The Qatari culture is rich in folklore, particularly falconry, a great local passion that has existed for centuries on the Arabian Peninsula.
