United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪: capital Abu Dhabi, population 10 million, located in Asia. Currency: UAE Dirham (AED). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Abu Dhabi
- Population: 10 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Arabic
- Currency: UAE Dirham (AED)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: United Arab Emirates
- Area: 83,600 km² (32,278 sq mi)
- Region: Western Asia
- Has a coastline
- People: Emirati
- Internet domain: .ae
Fun Facts About United Arab Emirates
- Home to the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa.
- Made up of seven emirates, each with its own ruler.
- Has indoor ski slopes in the middle of the desert.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Arab Emirates known for?
United Arab Emirates is known for several things — Home to the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa; Made up of seven emirates, each with its own ruler; Has indoor ski slopes in the middle of the desert.
How big is United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates covers about 83,600 square kilometers (32,278 square miles), in the Western Asia region.
Is United Arab Emirates landlocked?
No. United Arab Emirates has a coastline and shares land borders with 2 neighboring countries.
What are people from United Arab Emirates called?
People from United Arab Emirates are called Emirati.
What is the capital of United Arab Emirates?
The capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi.
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