What is the capital of United Arab Emirates?

The capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi.

What continent is United Arab Emirates in?

United Arab Emirates is in Asia, specifically the Western Asia subregion.

What is the population of United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates has a population of roughly 9,630,959 people, across a land area of 83,600 km².

What language is spoken in United Arab Emirates?

The main language of United Arab Emirates is Arabic.

Which countries border United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates shares a land border with 2 countries: Oman and Saudi Arabia.

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates is a country in Western Asia, Asia. Its capital is Abu Dhabi, home to roughly 9,630,959 people across 83,600 km² of land.

Where is United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates is in Western Asia, Asia, bordering Oman, Saudi Arabia. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Abu Dhabi
Continent: Asia
Subregion: Western Asia
Population: 9,630,959
Land area: 83,600 km²
ISO codes: AE / ARE
Languages: Arabic
Coastline: Has a coastline
Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham (AED)
Calling code: +971
Internet domain: .ae

How United Arab Emirates compares

United Arab Emirates ranks 92nd of 194 countries on this site by population and 114th by land area — roughly 0.1% of their combined population. In Asia it ranks 28th of 46 by population and 33rd by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 2 other countries.

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Flag of United Arab Emirates: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the United Arab Emirates flag breaks down as 34.3% red, 21.9% green, 21.9% white and 21.9% black.

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Did you know?

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the world's tallest building.
The UAE united seven emirates in 1971 from coastal pearl-diving and trading communities.
Falconry is a cherished Emirati tradition, with dedicated hospitals and competitions for birds of prey.
Dubai's Palm Jumeirah and other artificial islands reshaped the coastline from the sea.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is one of the largest mosques ever built, clad in white marble.

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United Arab Emirates: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of United Arab Emirates?: The capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi.
What continent is United Arab Emirates in?: United Arab Emirates is in Asia, specifically the Western Asia subregion.
What is the population of United Arab Emirates?: United Arab Emirates has a population of roughly 9,630,959 people, across a land area of 83,600 km².
What language is spoken in United Arab Emirates?: The main language of United Arab Emirates is Arabic.
Which countries border United Arab Emirates?: United Arab Emirates shares a land border with 2 countries: Oman and Saudi Arabia.

Practice with geography games

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