Qatar
History
The date marks Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed's founding of the modern state.
Declared independence marked a key step in Qatar's path toward modern sovereignty.
Qatar became independent from the United Kingdom, marking a key step in modern statehood.
Part ofAsiaMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionWestern Asia / Middle East / Arabian Gulf
LanguageArabic
Time zoneAST (UTC+3)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Souq Waqif: Restored traditional market at the heart of Doha with spices, falcons, and Arabic coffee.
- Museum of Islamic Art: Iconic I.M. Pei-designed museum housing world-class Islamic art on the Doha waterfront.
- Inland Sea (Khor al-Adaid): UNESCO-recognized natural phenomenon of sea inlets cutting into the desert.
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Doha
LusailPlanning questions
What is Qatar known for?Souq Waqif, Museum of Islamic Art, Inland Sea (Khor al-Adaid).
What is the capital?Doha.
Which language is useful?Arabic.
When is the national day?18 December.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.
Upcoming events
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Qatar Grand Prix27 November 2026 – 29 November 2026 — Lusail — QatarQatar Grand PrixNov 2026 · Qatar
Qatar National Day18 December 2026 — Across Qatar — Qatar
Qatar MotoGP11 April 2027–13 April 2027 — Lusail — QatarUse Doha as the first planning anchor for Qatar, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.
Food & drink
Kebab
CoffeeKnown for
Souq WaqifMuseum of Islamic ArtInland Sea (Khor al-Adaid)DohaKebabCoffee
Music & Culture