Qatar
State of Qatar
Asia · Western Asia
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
leader
He is the Emir of Qatar and one of the country’s most internationally recognized figures.
Local Delicacy
Machboos
A spiced rice dish cooked with meat or seafood that is widely eaten in Qatar.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Museum of Islamic Art
This Doha landmark is one of Qatar’s best-known cultural icons.
Agriculture & Produce
Date palms are among Qatar's most traditional and important cultivated crops in its arid agriculture.
Dates are Qatar's signature fruit and are widely associated with its oasis and farm production.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The oud is the most iconic melodic instrument in Qatari and Gulf Arab music.
This small hand drum is central to many traditional Khaliji rhythms in Qatar.
The goblet drum is widely used in Qatari folk and popular Arab music ensembles.
Frame drums are important in traditional song, dance, and ceremonial performances in Qatar.
The rababa has a recognized place in Bedouin-influenced musical heritage in Qatar.