Sidriyat Makin

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Sidriyat Makin (Arabic: سِدْرِيَّة مَكِين [1]) is a settlement in Qatar, located in the municipality of Ash Shamal, about 100 kilometers north of Doha.

Etymology

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The 'Sidriyat' portion of the settlement's name refers to the sidra trees which grow in the area. 'Makin' is the name of a nearby settlement which it was named after.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "سِدْرِيَّة مَكِين: Qatar". Geographical Names. Retrieved 2010-10-22.
  2. ^ "GIS Portal". Ministry of Municipality and Environment. Retrieved 10 August 2017.

26°02′N 51°10′E / 26.033°N 51.167°E / 26.033; 51.167