Capital City of the Week: Doha, Qatar

From NASA's Earth Observatory:

Capital City of the Week: Doha, Qatar 

The old and new zones of Doha, the capital city of Qatar, are clearly visible from the International Space Station. The old city comprises the ancient bazaar, or Souq, near the dhow harbor, which is still used today for traditional Arab sailing vessels. Modern port facilities have sprung up to the east of the Souq.

Subsequent developments have sprouted progressively further from the ancient center, with ring roads concentrically arranged around it. The diplomatic quarter is reached via the waterfront Corniche promenade, north of the old city. Further away, an extensive marina known as West Bay Lagoon, with boating access to the Persian Gulf, stands out.

Read the full caption at
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=47966

See more photos of Doha at
http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/Collections/CapitalCities/WorldCapitalCities.pl?country=Qatar

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