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How well do you know Qatar?

This small country in the Arabian peninsula has seen an influx of tourists thanks to the World Cup in 2022. But whether you count yourself among them or have just passed through the airport, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test…

The picture shows Hamad International Airport's main thoroughfare, and features the iconic lamp bear sculpture by Urs Fischer
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Qatar’s Hamad International Airport has been named the best airport in the world multiple times. But do you know its airport code?

Picture shows a silver pot filled with Machboos, a traditional Qatari dish
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This is Qatar’s national dish. Can you name it?

Sand dunes of the sealine desert
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What is Qatar’s national animal?

Image shows a Dugong, also known as a sea cow, swimming alongside some fish
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Qatar’s waters have the second largest population of this marine mammal after Australia. But what is it called?

Fuwairit beach
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Qatar is the second flattest country in the world. True or false?

Qatar's Lusail Stadium which has a gold exterior and was inspired by the fanar lantern
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Qatar staged the World Cup in 2022. How many stadiums hosted games?

Stadium 974, which is made up of 974 colourful shipping containers, is pictured here
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This World Cup stadium, made out of shipping containers, is named after Qatar’s dialing code. But what is it?

Al Zubarah fort in Qatar
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What is the name of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, found in north western Qatar?

Aerial view of The Pearl-Qatar
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Some of Doha’s main tourist attractions and hotels are found on this island on reclaimed land. But what is it called?

Oil pipeline in the desert of Qatar
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Qatar is among the richest countries in the world thanks to its oil and natural gas reserves. But what resource was Qatar known for prior to this?

Katara Towers in Lusail, Qatar
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Katara Towers, home to the Raffles and Fairmont hotels, opened in Lusail in 2022. But what is this iconic building meant to look like?

Souq Waqif in Doha. Images shows the souq with a number of Emiri Guard on horseback
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This marketplace, dating back to the late 19th century, is found at the heart of Doha. What is it called?