Doha

    

Doha is the capital of Qatar and is located on the Persian Gulf. With a population of 521,283 in April 2010, Doha is rapidly growing together with the city of Ar-Rayyan, just nine kilometers away. The city is home to Hamad International Airport, important parts of the oil and fishing industry and Education City, an area for research and education.

Photo: (c) Qatar Tourism Authority

Population

521.283

Arrival

Hamad International Airport

Weather

Doha, like the rest of the country, has a hot desert climate. The humidity drops in spring and rises again in the fall. The summer in Doha is exceptionally long and hot. It is not uncommon for the temperature to rise to over 50°C. In winter, temperatures hover around 20°C. In general, it is relatively dry in Doha. There are only occasional downpours, which occur mainly in spring[

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