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Qatar

History

Qatar National Day appears in Qatar's historical record.
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.
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CapitalDoha
Population3.2M
Area11,571 km2
CurrencyQatari riyal

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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Planning 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

Qatar Grand Prix thumbnailQatar Grand PrixNov 2026 ยท Qatar

No future Qatar-linked events are active in the current dataset.

Food & drink

Kebab thumbnailKebabSignature dishCoffee thumbnailCoffeeLocal drink

Known for

Souq WaqifMuseum of Islamic ArtInland Sea (Khor al-Adaid)DohaKebabCoffee
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