Qatar comprises arid desert and an extensive Persian Gulf shoreline of dunes and beaches. Coastal capital Doha is popular for its modern skyscrapers and other cutting-edge architecture. Attractions include the Museum of Islamic Art and The Pearl-Qatar.
Kirkwall, the vibrant capital of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, is a place where history and culture intertwine with stunning natural landscapes. Founded by Norse settlers over a thousand years ago, Kirkwall is steeped in Viking heritage, with its centerpiece, the magnificent St. Magnus Cathedral, standing as a testament to the town’s medieval past.
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the most populous city in Vietnam at 9 million people. It is an enticing mix of the old and new, with European architecture due to French colonization to towering skyscrapers and modern shopping malls.
Dakar, (dä-kär´) largest city (1988 pop. 1,447,642) and capital of Senegal, on Cape Verde Peninsula, on the Atlantic Ocean. It is an economic center for a market-gardening region, and its expanding industries produce food products, fertilizers, cement, and textiles.