United Arab Emirates
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Capital
Capital
Abu Dhabi City is the capital of the UAE.
Location and geography
The UAE is located in Western Asia, on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It overlooks the Arabian Gulf on the north and northwest, borders the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the west and south and the Sultanate of Oman to the southeast.Total Area
83,600 km²Landscape
The landscape of the UAE is mostly desert, with vast sand dunes and arid plains, along with coastal areas, mountains, and scattered oases.Climate
Maintains a desert climate. Warm and sunny in the winter and during the summer, it is hot and humid.Population
Total Population
Approximately 11.29 million (2024 estimate)Citizens
11.5%Expats
88.5%Government & Politics
The UAE is a constitutional federation of seven emirates. The Constitution of the UAE provides for five federal authorities. They are: • The Supreme Council • The President and the Vice-President • The Cabinet • The Federal National Council • The Federal Judiciary.
Vice President & Prime Minister
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al MaktoumContact Information
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Phone:
+971 4 7774444Email:
Info@tdra.gov.aeFax:
+97126118229Officials of the Government
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Official Language
ArabicNational Day
December 2Time Zone
UTC+4