Qatar Unfurls 'World's Largest Flag' for National Day
Qatar has sewn a flag large enough to cover seven football pitches, claiming a Guinness Book record, as the Gulf emirate celebrates its national day, local press said Monday.
Al-Sharq newspaper reported on its website that the fabric used for Qatar's flag was imported on board three planes, it said.
The gas-rich country celebrates its national day on December 18.
Source: Agence France Presse
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