![]() Qatar was a popular stop with traders exploring and shipping goods from India and China. History: Doha, the capital of Qatar, once was a fishing village, where pearl fishers were looking for their fortunes and also a famous centre for horse and camel breeding.The name ' Qatar' was first used by the Roman writer Pliny the Elder and referred to the inhabitants of the region called Catharra. National Symbols: Qatari flag, Arabian Oryx (national animal).The Sharia law is followed in Qatar. This is a religious law which partly follows the Islam traditions. Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, rules the country since 2013. The country is ruled by the Al Thani family. There are mainly Muslims 68%, Christians (mainly Copts) 14%, Hindus 14%, Buddhists 3% ![]() Religions: Islam is the official religion.Literacy: About 97% can read and write.Capital City: Doha ( Al Dawha in Arabic). ![]() ![]()
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