Dialing code +971
ISO 2 code AE
ISO 3 code ARE
Capital Abu Dhabi
Main Language Arabic
Currency Dirham (AED)
GDP $184.6 billion 54th
Population 4,975,593 116th

Geography

Continent Asia
Location Middle East bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf between Oman and Saudi Arabia
Land 82,880 km2 117th
Terrain Flat barren coastal plain merging into rolling sand dunes of vast desert wasteland; mountains in east
Climate Desert; cooler in eastern mountains
Natural Hazards Flat barren coastal plain merging into rolling sand dunes of vast desert wasteland; mountains in east
Note: Strategic location along southern approaches to Strait of Hormuz a vital transit point for world crude oil

Neighbouring Countries

Oman Saudi Arabia

History

The Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast granted the UK control of their defense and foreign affairs in 19th century treaties. In 1971 six of these states - Abu Zaby 'Ajman Al Fujayrah Ash Shariqah Dubayy and Umm al Qaywayn - merged to form the United Arab Emirates (UAE). They were joined in 1972 by Ra's al Khaymah. The UAE's per capita GDP is on par with those of leading West European nations. Its generosity with oil revenues and its moderate foreign policy stance have allowed the UAE to play a vital role in the affairs of the region.
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Demographics

Life Expectancy 76.11 years 61st
Median Age 30.1 years 79th
Birth Rate 16.02 births/1,000 population 123rd
Death Rate 2.11 births/1,000 population 206th
Sex Ratio 1.05 male(s)/female 2nd
Literacy 77.9% 149th
Population

5.0 million

Transportation

Roadways 4080 km 154th
Railways None km
Airports 39 103rd
Waterways None km
Heliports 5 27th
Airports paved 2 75th

Economy

Currency Dirham (AED)
GDP $184.6 billion 54th
GDP per capita (PPP) $40000 17th