Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia.
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 the ...
Longitude: 54
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to United Arab Emirates:
11,380.37 km
Terrain:
Flat, barren coastal plain merging into rolling sand dunes of vast desert; mountains in east.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, natural gas.
Industries:
Petroleum and petrochemicals; fishing, aluminum, cement, fertilizer, commercial ship repair, construction materials, handicrafts, textiles.
Population: 10,032,213
Population is heavily concentrated to the northeast on the Musandam Peninsula; the three largest emirates - Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah - are home to nearly 85% of the population.
Area: 83,600 km2
slightly larger than South Carolina; slightly smaller than Maine
Strategic location along southern approaches to Strait of Hormuz, a vital transit point for world crude oil; Abu Zaby (Abu Dhabi) and Dubayy (Dubai) together account for over 90% of the area of the country and two-thirds of the population.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ara | Arabic |
Arabic (official), English, Hindi, Malayalam, Urdu, Pashto, Tagalog, Persian
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| AED | United Arab Emirates dirham | د.إ |
Capital City: Abu Dhabi
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 7:39 pm (GMT+04:00)
The flag of United Arab Emirates features a red vertical band on its hoist side that takes up about one-fourth the width of the field and three equal horizontal bands of green, white and black adjoining the vertical band.
Bordering Countries
United Arab Emirates is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting United Arab Emirates
You're in for a treat! United Arab Emirates is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to March. Here's what you could encounter:
- Modern cities with luxurious attractions
- Beautiful desert landscapes
- Rich cultural heritage
- Extreme heat in summer months
- Strict local customs and laws
- High cost of living and travel
- 3.2MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Emirati cuisine features rice, meat, and spices.
- Popular dishes include machboos and shawarma.
- Dates and camel milk are traditional staples.
- Visit the Burj Khalifa in Dubai
- Explore the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
- Relax on the beaches of Jumeirah
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