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Doha (dō`hä), city (1994 est. pop. 361,500), capital of Qatar, SE Arabia, on the Persian Gulf. Doha was a small fishing and pearling village until oil production in Qatar began in 1949. Since then it has become a modern city, with a deepwater port and an international airport. Fishing is still an important industry. DohaArabic Al-DawhahCity (pop., 1997: 264,009), capital of Qatar. Located on the east coast of the Qatar Peninsula, it contains about three-fifths of the country's population. Long a centre of pirate activity in the Persian Gulf, Doha was a small village when it became the capital of newly independent Qatar in 1971. The city has been thoroughly modernized. Its Government House (1969) was built on reclaimed waterfront land; its water supply is obtained by distilling seawater. The deepwater port, built in the 1970s, accommodates oceangoing vessels. Doha the capital and chief port of Qatar, on the E coast of the peninsula. Pop.: 370 000 (2002 est.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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GOLF: Retief Goosen shot a 1-under 71 for a share of the Qatar Masters lead with Richard Green and Nick OHern in Doha, Qatar. Kia's portfolio features many complex transportation, civil, government, institutional and urban projects including the Changi Airport Terminal 3 in Singapore and the Qatar Petroleum Headquarters in Doha, Qatar. Doha, Qatar -- Catholics in this Muslim state no longer have to practise their religion clandestinely but actually are being provided with the land to build a church on. |
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