28 Interesting Facts About Qatar to Spark Your Curiosity Visual Story

By Nawaal R. Khan

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Introduction

28 Interesting Facts About Qatar to Spark Your Curiosity Visual Story

Whether you've been to Qatar or not, after reading these interesting facts about Qatar, you...

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FACT 1

Qatar is the safest country in the world

One fun fact about Qatar is that it was ranked as the safest country in...

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FACT 2

Machboos is the national dish of Qatar

One of the most fun facts about Qatar is that it has a delicious meal...

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FACT 3

Qatar Airways is the best airline in the world

Qatar Airways, the national airline of Qatar, has been named the best airline in the...

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FACT 4

A giant teddy bear lives at Hamad International Airport

One of the first interesting things you will see when you arrive in Doha, Qatar...

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FACT 5

Hamad International Airport is the third best airport in the world

Qatar's main airport, the Hamad International Airport, has been ranked as the third-best airport in...

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FACT 6

There are no forests in Qatar

Now, this fun fact about Qatar shouldn't be the most surprising to you. Pretty much...

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FACT 7

Qatar is the second flattest country in the world

If you love to hike, Qatar may not be the country for you. It is...

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FACT 8

It is a country where the sea meets the desert

One of the more interesting facts of Qatar is that it is one of the...

FACT 9

Qatar will be the first Arab country to host the FIFA World Cup

One of the most exciting events in the world of football is the FIFA World...

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FACT 10

It is the first country that made purple shellfish dye

One of the most interesting facts on Qatar is that the country is known for...

FACT 11

The national animal is the Arabian Oryx

If you have ever seen the Qatar airlines logo or the mascot for the 2006...

FACT 12

Qatar has very cheap gas

Qatar is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, and most of that wealth...

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FACT 13

It has the longest drilled oil well in the world

Most of the countries in the UAE are understood to have oil wells, as that...

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FACT 14

Qatar's flag is very unique and holds great significance

You will notice in Qatar that their flag is displayed almost everywhere, no matter where...

FACT 15

Men outnumber women 3 to 1 in Qatar

Here's a fun fact! When you're in Qatar, you will notice that there are many...

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FACT 16

Only 12 percent of the population are Qataris

One of the most well-known facts about Qatar is that it is immensely popular with...

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FACT 17

99% of the Qatari population lives in Doha, the capital city

You've already learned that the Qatari population is the minority, but another amazing fact about...

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FACT 18

The Doha Tower has no central core

One of the best things that tourists and locals alike love to look at is...

FACT 19

The country name dates back to 50 AD

One of the more interesting Qatar facts has to do with the country's name. In...

FACT 20

Qatar's National Day wasn't always celebrated on the same day

Qatar's National Day is celebrated on December 18, and it is a day of top...

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FACT 21

The weekend falls on Fridays and Saturdays

Throughout most of the Western world, there are five working days and two days for...

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FACT 22

Doha has the longest continuous cycle path in the world

The Olympic Cycling Track in Doha holds a Guinness World Record for having the longest...

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FACT 23

They are obsessed with falcons

One of the most interesting Qatar fun facts is that the Qataris love to hunt...

FACT 24

Qatar has a beautiful string of pearls

In the olden days, before Qatar discovered its natural gas and oil reserves, the money...

FACT 25

The ruling family has been in power since 1868

Ruling families around the world have changed throughout history. A fun fact about Qatar, though...

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FACT 26

They love to use robots for camel racing

Another sport that is hugely popular in Qatar is camel racing. A fun fact about...

FACT 27

You can eat your heart out at a 100-meter-long buffet

One of the most interesting yet random fun facts about Qatar is that it has...

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FACT 28

Qatar owns a lot of properties in London, England

The last interesting fact about Qatar is indeed a very mind-boggling one. Qatar has many...

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Conclusion

Conclusion

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