United Arab Emirates
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Abu Dhabi
11,513,149
83,600 km²
United Arab Emirates dirham
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United Arab Emirates is located in Western Asia. Its capital is Abu Dhabi, and it has a population of 11,513,149 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 83,600 square kilometers (approximately 32,278 square miles). Its currency is United Arab Emirates dirham. The population density is approximately 138 people per square kilometer. United Arab Emirates shares land borders with 2 countries: Oman and Saudi Arabia.
About United Arab Emirates
Arabic
+971
.ae
Asia/Dubai
United Arab Emirates at a glance
Asia
138 / km²
83,600 km²
Approximately 32,278 mi² (square miles)
Abu Dhabi
Economy of United Arab Emirates
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
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Consumer goods and services price level
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
Countries bordering United Arab Emirates
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Frequently asked questions about United Arab Emirates
What is the capital of United Arab Emirates?
The capital of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi.
What is the population of United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates has 11,513,149 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of United Arab Emirates in square kilometers and square miles?
United Arab Emirates has a total area of 83,600 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 32,278 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in United Arab Emirates?
The currency of United Arab Emirates is United Arab Emirates dirham.
