Al Ghuwariyah (Baladīyat al Ghuwayrīyah)
It has been mostly populated by the Al-Naimi tribe of Qatar since the early 1920s.
Two suggestions have been put forth for the origin of Al Ghuwariyah's name. The first is that it is derived from 'alghar', the Arabic term for the laurel family of plants. This is considered unlikely as this family of plants is not found in Qatar. The more plausible explanation is that the name derives from the Arabic word 'ghar', which translates to cave. This is lent credence by the presence of two prominent caves nearby.
Map - Al Ghuwariyah (Baladīyat al Ghuwayrīyah)
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Country - Qatar
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Qatar has been ruled as a hereditary monarchy by the House of Thani since Mohammed bin Thani signed a treaty with the British in 1868 that recognised its separate status. Following Ottoman rule, Qatar became a British protectorate in 1916, and gained independence in 1971. The current emir is Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who holds nearly all executive and legislative authority under the Constitution of Qatar, as well as controlling the judiciary. He appoints the prime minister and cabinet. The partially-elected Consultative Assembly can block legislation and has a limited ability to dismiss ministers.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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QAR | Qatari riyal | رق | 2 |
ISO | Language |
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AR | Arabic language |
ES | Spanish language |