1) Muslim / Islamic Country.
2) Majority population is muslim.
3) Respect for special month (Ramadan)
4) Learn more about Ramadan and its benefit.
5) No force on non - believers but don't make a Road show (in public).

One need to understand the real objective of fasting (in your words self control over temptations and not cheating),
Please read the Following thread and check the presentations to understand more about Ramadan.....

http://www.qatarliving.com/node/436615