Qatar — Capital, Flag and Country Facts

Explore Qatar: capital Doha, population, flag, geography, languages, history and culture.

Qatar is in Asia. Its capital is Doha.

Climate

Arid desert; very hot and humid summers with mild winters

Flat, barren desert covered with loose sand and gravel

Qatar hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the first in the Middle East.

Qatar has the highest GDP per capita in the world.

Al Jazeera, one of the world's most prominent news networks, is headquartered in Doha.

1766: Al Khalifa family settles in Qatar

1868: Qatar recognized as a separate entity from Bahrain

1916: Qatar becomes a British protectorate

1971: Qatar gains independence from Britain

1995: Sheikh Hamad takes power; rapid modernization begins

2022: Qatar hosts the FIFA World Cup