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United Arab Emirates
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United Arab Emirates |
Introduction:
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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 not far below 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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| Official name: |
United Arab Emirates |
| Capital: |
Abu Dhabi |
| Government type: |
federation with specified powers delegated to the UAE federal government and other powers reserved to member emirates |
| Population: |
2,484,818
note: includes an estimated 1,606,079 non-nationals; the 17 December 1995 census presents a total population figure of 2,377,453, and there are estimates of 3.44 million for 2002 (July 2003 est.) |
| Languages: |
Arabic (official), Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu |
| Official Currency: |
Emirati dirham (AED) |
| Currency code: |
AED |
| Area: |
total: 82,880 sq km
land: 82,880 sq km
water: 0 sq km |
| Climate: |
desert; cooler in eastern mountains |
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Map of United Arab Emirates
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