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United Arab Emirates: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about United Arab Emirates: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Population
- 11.5 million
- Area
- 83,600 km²
- Currency
- United Arab Emirates Dirham (د.إ)
#86 by population · #114 by area · #30 economy in the world · #58 by population density
Population and society
Population of ae, 1960–2025. From 131,334 in 1960 to 11.5 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 155 per km² (rank 58 of 194)
- Urban population
- 86% (2025)
- Under 15
- 16% (2025)
- Over 65
- 1.8% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 1.21 (2024)
- Internet users
- 100% (highest in the world)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $552.3B (rank 30 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 2.2% (2025)
- Inflation
- 1.3% (2025)
- Forests
- 4.6% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 18.3 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Ishy Bilady
- Official name
- الإمارات العربية المتحدة
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +971
- Internet domain
- .ae, امارات.
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Demonym
- Emirati
Geography
- Continent
- Asia
- Neighbouring countries
- Oman, Saudi Arabia
- Highest point
- Jebel Jais (1,911 m)
- Largest city
- Dubai
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Absolute monarchy · Federal state
- Independence from
- United Kingdom (1971)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $50,274 (2024)
- Life expectancy
- 83.1 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.94 (rank 15 of 193)
Emirates in figures
| Flags | Name | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Abu Dhabi | 2,908,173 (2016) | 73,060 |
 | Ajman | 504,836 (2017) | 259 |
 | Dubai | 3,825,000 (2025) | 4,114 |
 | Fujairah | 256,256 (2019) | 1,165 |
 | Ras Al Khaimah | 241,000 (2009) | 2,486 |
| Sharjah | 1,405,843 (2015) | 2,590 |
 | Umm Al Quwain | 73,000 (2015) | 777 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of the United Arab Emirates?
Abu Dhabi
How many people live in the United Arab Emirates?
11.5 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in the United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates Dirham
What is the official language of the United Arab Emirates?
Arabic
What is the calling code of the United Arab Emirates?
+971
Which countries border the United Arab Emirates?
Oman and Saudi Arabia
What is the highest point of the United Arab Emirates?
Jebel Jais (1,911 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.