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Al Khor was formerly known as 'Khor Al-Shaqiq'.

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Al Khor

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Qatar
Population
177.0K
Coordinates
25.68, 51.50
861st most populous city in the world

Al Khor, officially Al Khor and Al Thakhira, is a municipality in northeastern Qatar. Al Khor, the municipal seat, is located on the northeast coast of Qatar, around 50 kilometres from the capital, Doha and is considered to be one of Qatar's major cities.

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Al Khor City was well known for its role in Qatar's pearling industry.

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Al Khor

Qatar

Country
Qatar
Population
177.0K
Coordinates
25.68, 51.50
861st most populous city in the world

Al Khor, officially Al Khor and Al Thakhira, is a municipality in northeastern Qatar. Al Khor, the municipal seat, is located on the northeast coast of Qatar, around 50 kilometres from the capital, Doha and is considered to be one of Qatar's major cities.

From the “Municipal seat” section

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White mangrove forests in Qatar are most abundant near Al Khor and Al Thakhira.

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Al Khor

Qatar

Country
Qatar
Population
177.0K
Coordinates
25.68, 51.50
861st most populous city in the world

Al Khor, officially Al Khor and Al Thakhira, is a municipality in northeastern Qatar. Al Khor, the municipal seat, is located on the northeast coast of Qatar, around 50 kilometres from the capital, Doha and is considered to be one of Qatar's major cities.

From the “Geography” section

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Photo: Mehmet Lutfi · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Al Khor Community is the biggest housing community in Qatar, hosting about 15,000 residents.

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Al Khor

Qatar

Country
Qatar
Population
177.0K
Coordinates
25.68, 51.50
861st most populous city in the world

Al Khor, officially Al Khor and Al Thakhira, is a municipality in northeastern Qatar. Al Khor, the municipal seat, is located on the northeast coast of Qatar, around 50 kilometres from the capital, Doha and is considered to be one of Qatar's major cities.

From the “Housing” section

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Photo: Mehmet Lutfi · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Al Khor Island, also known as Purple Island, is recognized for its historical role in the Kassite dyeing industry.

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Al Khor

Qatar

Country
Qatar
Population
177.0K
Coordinates
25.68, 51.50
861st most populous city in the world

Al Khor, officially Al Khor and Al Thakhira, is a municipality in northeastern Qatar. Al Khor, the municipal seat, is located on the northeast coast of Qatar, around 50 kilometres from the capital, Doha and is considered to be one of Qatar's major cities.

From the “Visitor attractions” section

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Photo: Mehmet Lutfi · CC BY-SA 4.0

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