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United Arab Emirates

الإمارات العربية المتحدة
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Population
9.8M
Area
83,600 km²
Language
Arabic

United Arab Emirates is a country in Middle East, Asia. Its capital is Abu Dhabi, with a population of approximately 9.8M and a total area of 83,600 km². The official language is Arabic and the currency is the Dirham (AED).

📊 Quick Facts about United Arab Emirates

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Population
9.8M
total residents
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Total Area
83,600 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
117/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$507B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$51,720
per person
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Currency
Dirham (AED)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Arabic
official
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Coastline
1,318 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+4
UTC offset
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Independence
1971
established
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Local Time in Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates covers an area of 83,600 km² with a population density of 117/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $507B ($51,720 per capita) and gained independence in 1971. It has a coastline of 1,318 km.

Did You Know?

The UAE transformed from pearl fishing and camel herding to one of the world's richest nations in under 60 years. Dubai's Burj Khalifa at 828m is the world's tallest structure.

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✈️ Travel Information for United Arab Emirates

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Best Time to Visit
November–March
Hot desert, extreme heat June–September
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Cost of Travel
Expensive
vs global average
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Visa
Visa on arrival for most Western nationalities
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

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📍 United Arab Emirates on the Map

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📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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🏆 United Arab Emirates World Rankings

1st
Skyscrapers
Home to the world's tallest building (Burj Khalifa)
1st
Gold Trade
Dubai is world's largest gold trading hub
1st
Artificial Islands
Home to the world's largest artificial islands
1st
Airline Hub
Emirates is the world's largest international airline

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about United Arab Emirates

What is the capital of United Arab Emirates?

The capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi.

What continent is United Arab Emirates in?

United Arab Emirates is located in Asia, in the Middle East region.

What currency does United Arab Emirates use?

United Arab Emirates uses the Dirham (AED). The international calling code is +971.

What is the GDP of United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates has a GDP of $507B, with a GDP per capita of $51,720.

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