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Brief History. In 19th century treaties the Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast granted the UK control of their defense and foreign affairs. Six of these states - Abu Zaby, 'Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Ash Shariqah, Dubayy, and Umm al Qaywayn - merged to form the United Arab Emirates in 1971. They were joined in 1972 by Ra's al Khaymah. The UAE's per capita GDP is on par with those of leading West European nations.

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Country Information

Local name: Al Imarat al Arabiyah

Capital: Abu Dhabi

Population: 2,602,713

Government: federation with specified powers delegated to the UAE federal government and other powers reserved to member emirates

Currency: Emirati dirham (AED)

Land size: 82,880 sq km

Topography: flat, barren coastal plain merging into rolling sand dunes of vast desert wasteland; mountains in east

Typical foods:

Major exports: crude oil 45%, natural gas, reexports, dried fish, dates
Information on the People

Official language: Arabic

Other languages spoken: Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu

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

Literacy rate: 77.9%

Male/Female Ratio: 1.43 male(s) to every 1 female

Life expectancy: 75.44 years

Ethnic groups: Emirati 19%, other Arab and Iranian 23%, South Asian 50%, other expatriates (includes Westerners and East Asians) 8%

Internet users: 1,384,800

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