United Arab Emirates

• Full name: United Arab Emirates
• Population: 8.1 million (2012)
• Capital: Abu Dhabi
• Largest city: Dubai
• Area: 77,700 sq km (30,000 sq miles)
• Major language: Arabic
• Major religion: Islam
• Life expectancy: 76 years (men), 78 years (women)
• Monetary unit: 1 Dirham = 100 fils
• Main exports: Oil, gas
• GNI per capita: US $40,760 (2011)
• Internet domain: .ae

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