Qatar
SHORT INFORMATION
Administrative divisions of Qatar
Since 2004, Qatar has been divided into seven municipalities (Arabic: baladiyah).
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Traditional Qatari Cuisine
Qatar's traditional cuisine has been strongly influenced by migrants from Iran and India, and more recently North Africa.
SHORT INFORMATION
The Political System of Qatar
The modern State of Qatar gained its independence from the UK on September 3, 1971.The country's constitution was ratified by public referendum on April 29, 2003; it was endorsed by the Emir on June 8, 2004; and it became effective on June 9, 2005.