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

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

  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

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