Qatar National Day is just round the corner so why not entertain yourself with some interesting facts about Qatar you probably didn't know. You might even be surprised by some of the facts. Happy reading and learning!

1-Did you know HH Father Emir is the only Gulf leader to voluntarily abdicate reign to his son? Read more about it right here

2-Until 2003, Qatar’s weekends used to be on Thursday and Friday. Here’s where you can find more about it.

3- Have you heard of the Aspire Dome? Do you know that it’s the largest indoor sports dome in the world? Read more about it by visiting here

4-The Pearl-Qatar is built over an old pearl diving site. Keen to more about it? Read more right here

5- Although we celebrate the National Day on December 18^th  every year, until 2007 September 3^rd was considered as the National Day. Find more interesting information about this here

6-We see so many camels and falcons in Qatar, but did you know that this country’s national animal is the Oryx? Yes, it is and visit this link to read more about it.

7- Did you know Qatar was nominally controlled by the Ottoman Empire until World War 1? Here’s where you can find more about it.

8-Cardamom is an essential spice in Qatari foods and drink. Learn more about it right here

9- Many big international brands like Harrods are owned by Qatar. Did you know that? Find more about it right here

10- Finally, Petroleum and natural gas are Qatar’s two major exports. More details could be found here

Interesting aren’t they? Comment your thoughts below!