Overview

Historical Highlight: A pearl trading center now transformed into a modern state.

Geography: A peninsula in the Arabian Gulf with flat arid desert.

Population: Around 2.8 million people.

Climate Range: Arid, mild winters, and very hot summers.

Key Features: Low-lying coastline, Doha's futuristic skyline.

Weather Ranges: Winter temperatures averaging 20°C, hot summers, low humidity levels year-round.

Regime: Monarchy.

Founding Date: December 18, 1878.

Capital: Doha.