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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

United Arab Emirates is a country in Middle East, Asia. It covers a total area of 83,600 km² and has a coastline of 1,318 km. It shares land borders with 2 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Asia
geographical region
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Region
Middle East
sub-region
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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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Coastline
1,318 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+4
UTC offset
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Independence
1971
established
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Climate
Hot desert, extreme heat June–September
general type

Location and Position

United Arab Emirates is situated in Middle East, within the broader continent of Asia. The country has a coastline of 1,318 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

United Arab Emirates covers a total area of 83,600 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 9.8M across this area, the population density is 117/km². The capital city is Abu Dhabi.

Climate

The climate of United Arab Emirates is hot desert, extreme heat june–september. The best time to visit is generally November–March, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering United Arab Emirates

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Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
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Oman
Muscat

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is United Arab Emirates located?

United Arab Emirates is located in Middle East, Asia. The capital city is Abu Dhabi.

How large is United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates has a total area of 83,600 km² with a population density of 117/km².

What countries border United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates shares land borders with: Saudi Arabia, Oman.

What is the climate of United Arab Emirates?

The climate of United Arab Emirates is Hot desert, extreme heat June–September. The best time to visit is November–March.

What timezone is United Arab Emirates in?

United Arab Emirates observes UTC+4 timezone.

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