Embassy of Qatar in Bangui, Central African Republic; address Rua Sambene Ousmane No. 39, Bangui; phone +23621617267. Head of mission: Mr Abdulla Eid…
Head of mission: Mr Abdulla Eid Khamees Ahmad Alsulaiti, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. (as of 2010)
Qatar offers a compelling mix of modernity and cultural heritage, complemented by stunning desert and urban landscapes. Although it sees a moderate number of tourists, it excels in generating high tourist spending per visitor, making it a high-value destination. This appeal may attract a segment of the 6 million people in the Central African Republic.
Qatar is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from the Central African Republic. According to the Global Peace Index, Qatar ranks 29th out of 160 countries, indicating a high level of safety compared to the Central African Republic, which ranks 147th. In terms of crime statistics, Qatar has a significantly lower murder rate of 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.1 in the Central African Republic. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with Qatar at 0.5 and the Central African Republic at 10.6. The Global Organized Crime Index further highlights the safety difference, showing Qatar with low scores for organized crime (1.0 for mafia groups and 6.0 for crime networks) compared to much higher scores for the Central African Republic (9.0 for mafia groups and 8.0 for crime networks). Overall, Qatar offers a much safer environment for tourists than the Central African Republic.