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Country Briefing : United Arab Emirates

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Full country name:

United Arab Emirates

Area:

82,880 sq km

Population:

2,523,915
note: includes an estimated 1,606,079 non-nationals; the 17 December 1995 census presents a total population figure of 2,377,453, and there are estimates of 3.44 million for 2002 (July 2004 est.)

Capital city:

Abu Dhabi

People:

Less than 50% of the inhabitants of the UAE are Arabs. There are large groups of Indians, Pakistanis, Iranians and Southeast Asians.

Language:

Arabic (official), Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu

Electricity:

240 - 220 Volts,50Hz Square 3-pins Plugs

Religion:

Muslim 96% (Shi'a 16%), Christian, Hindu, and other 4%

Government:

federation of emirates

Chancellor:

H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan

Traveller's Cheques & Credit Cards:

Most major credit cards and traveller's cheques are accepted at department stores, hotels, and some restaurants. Most hotels and finer restaurants accept credit cards such as American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Diner Club. Some larger shops do as well, but generally a better deal can be made with cash.

Labor Force:

2.16 million
note: 73.9% of the population in the 15-64 age group is non-national
services 78%, industry 15%, agriculture 7%
Unenployment rate: 2.4%

Climate:

The climate is hot and dry. The mean January temperature is 18°C (65°F.) and the mean temperature in July is 33°C (92°F). The average annual rainfall is 152mm (6in). The major natural resource is petroleum. Temperatures from May to September are frequently in the low 40s C with high humidity common in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. In the cities of Fujairah and Khor Fakkan the climate is more pleasant and also in the mountains above Ras al-Khaimah. During the winter, the entire country generally experiences very good weather though it is often quite windy. Cold weather is not unknown and in the desert around Al-Ain, temperatures sometimes drop as low as 10°C. Winter in the inland desert is usually pleasantly brisk.

Environment:

The UAE has capitalized on its convenient location on the trade routes between Asia and Europe by building a fine tradition of being a good host and trade partner since time immemorial.

The United Arab Emirates is situated in the Eastern of the Arab World. It overlooks the Gulf of Oman to the East and the Arabian Gulf to the North. The Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman are linked by the Hormuz Strait. The UAE is thus positioned at an important in the world of trade.