Qatar

Where the palm trees are taller than the skyscrapers, but the air conditioning is still more impressive than either.

Qatar: The only place where the phrase "I'm going to the souk" is an excuse to spend all your money.

Qatar: Where the national pastime is complaining about the heat, but secretly everyone loves a good heatwave.

Qatar is one of the few countries where the desert meets the sea.

It is the richest country in the world per capita when measured by purchasing power parity (PPP).