United Arab Emirates
Seven desert emirates that federated in 1971 and then built skylines into the clouds. The UAE turned sand and oil into the home of the world's tallest building.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
A red vertical band at the hoist beside three horizontal bands of green, white and black. These are the Pan-Arab colours of the 1916 Arab Revolt, together representing Arab unity rather than any one fixed meaning per colour.
United Arab Emirates FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 9,890,400 |
| Area | 83,600 km² |
| Population density | 118 /km² |
| Currency | United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) DH |
| Official language | Arabic |
| Calling code | +971 |
| Internet TLD | .ae |
| Time zone | UTC+04:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | AE / ARE |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It's a federation of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi as capital and Dubai as its largest city.
- Dubai's Burj Khalifa is the tallest building on Earth, soaring over 828 metres.
- The country only formed in 1971, uniting the emirates that had been the Trucial States.
- Much of its land is the Rub' al Khali, or 'Empty Quarter', one of the largest sand deserts anywhere.
United Arab Emirates FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of United Arab Emirates?
The capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi.
What is the population of United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has a population of about 9,890,400.
What currency does United Arab Emirates use?
United Arab Emirates uses the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED).
What languages are spoken in United Arab Emirates?
The official language of United Arab Emirates is Arabic.
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