Doha is the capital city and most populous city of the State of Qatar. The city is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf in the east of the country. It is Qatar's fastest growing city, with over 50% of the nation's population living there or its surrounding suburbs, and it is also the economic center of the country.
It was officially declared as the country's capital in 1971, when Qatar gained independence from being a British Protectorate. As the commercial capital of Qatar and one of the emergent financial centers in the Middle East, Doha is considered a world city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. Doha accommodates Education City, an area devoted to research and education.
In May 2015, Doha was officially recognized as one of the New7Wonders Cities together with Vigan, La Paz, Durban, Havana, Beirut, and Kuala Lumpur.
If you are looking for a wonderful place to shop, dine, explore, or simply sit at one of the many attractive outdoor cafes to watch the world pass by, look no further than Souq Waqif in Doha.
Khalifa International Stadium also known as National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Doha, Qatar as part of the Doha Sports City complex, including Aspire Academy, Hamad Aquatic Centre, and the Aspire Tower. It is named after Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar's former Emir. It was one of the venues that hosted the 2022 Fifa World Cup.
The Museum of Islamic Art showcases 1,400 years of Islamic art from three continents. It preserves and displays amazing collections, spreading knowledge and joy through its exhibits.
The Pearl-Qatar is a man-made island near West Bay. It has Mediterranean-style marinas, residential towers, villas, hotels, and luxury shops with top brand names.Doha
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Useful information
In Qatar the power sockets are of type D and G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Visit Visas are applicable to tourists, who intend to spend more than 14 days in Qatar, and those coming for family visits as well as those on long-term business visit. It requires the sponsorship of a resident in Qatar or any company or hotel licensed to operate within the country.
Taxis are one of the most convenient ways to get around Doha and the entire country of Qatar. There is generally only one company offering taxi services in Qatar. Car hire is another popular means of travel in Qatar. Traveling around the capital city by bus is often the most popular mode of transport in Doha.
Arabic is the official language of Qatar and English is commonly used as a second language.
