Overview

  • Capital: Abu Dhabi (population: around 500,000)
  • Language: Arabic (official), Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu.
  • Currency: UAE Dirham Dh (AED) = 100 fils.
  • People: Arab (61%), South Asian (22%), Iranian (8%), other expats (9%).
  • Life Expectancy: Male: 72.73, Female: 77.87.
  • Religion: Sunni Muslim (96%) Hindu, Christian and other (4%).
  • Size (sq km): 83,600 (116th)
  • Population: 4.5 million (116th)
  • Population Density per sq km: 54 (143rd)
  • Country Dialling Code: 971
  • Internet Country Code: .ae
  • Time Zone: GMT +4
  • Voltage Guide: 220/240 AC, 50 Hz.
  • Finance: Credit cards and traveller's cheques widely accepted.
  • Business Hours: 0800-1300 and 1600-1930 Sat-Wednesday, 0800-1200 Thursday.
  • GDP: US$40 billion
  • GDP per Capita: US$17,400
  • Annual Growth: -5%
  • Inflation: 5%
  • Major Industries: Oil, gas, petrochemicals, fishing.
  • Major Trading Partners: USA, EU, Japan, South Korea, India.
  • Personal Safety: Safe.
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