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• United Arab EmiratesSHORT INFORMATION
• Overview• Geography
• Water source
• Climate
• Capital
• Administrative structure
• Language and population
• Political structure
• Monetary unit
• Religion
• Medicine (health)
• Education
HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS
• Christmas• New Year
• Easter
• Other holidays
• Wedding
• Cultural features
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
• National cuisine• Alcoholic beverages
• Coffee and Tea
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• Important Addresses• What should I see?
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Overview of United Arab Emirates
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The United Arab Emirates is a federation situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman and Saudi Arabia and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Iran.
Area
Total 83,600 km2 (116th)
Water (%) negligible
Population
2010 estimate 8,264,070 (114th)
Density 97/km2 (107th)
251.9/sq mi
Currency: UAE dirham (AED)
Time zone
GMT+4 (UTC+4)
Summer (DST) not observed (UTC+4)
Drives on the right
Internet TLD: .ae, امارات.
Calling code: 971
Officially name: The United Arab Emirates
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Largest city: Dubai
Official language: Arabic
Government: Federal presidential system and constitutional monarchy
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Largest city: Dubai
Official language: Arabic
Government: Federal presidential system and constitutional monarchy
The United Arab Emirates is a federation situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman and Saudi Arabia and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Iran.
Area
Total 83,600 km2 (116th)
Water (%) negligible
Population
2010 estimate 8,264,070 (114th)
Density 97/km2 (107th)
251.9/sq mi
Currency: UAE dirham (AED)
Time zone
GMT+4 (UTC+4)
Summer (DST) not observed (UTC+4)
Drives on the right
Internet TLD: .ae, امارات.
Calling code: 971
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