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United Arab Emirates

Vereinigte Arabische Emirate

United Arab Emirates is in Asia. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.

Borders: Oman, Saudi Arabia

Capital
Abu Dhabi
Region
Asia
Subregion
Naher Osten
Area
83,600 km²
Population
11,513,149
Language
Arabic
Neighbours
Oman, Saudi Arabia

Did you know?

  • Oddities

    The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, at 828 metres, is the tallest building in the world.

  • History

    The Emirates were formed only in 1971 as a union of initially six sheikhdoms.

  • Culture

    Only a minority of residents hold citizenship — the vast majority are foreign workers.

  • Economy

    In 2021 the Emirati probe Hope reached Mars — the first Arab space mission to do so.

  • Oddities

    Dubai’s Palm Islands are artificial landforms visible from space in the shape of palm trees.

Frequently asked questions about United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi is the capital of United Arab Emirates.