UAE INFOrmation | United Arab Emirates Information Guide

United Arab Emirates
The Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast granted the UK control of their defense and foreign affairs in 19th century treaties. In 1971, six of these states - Abu dhabi, Ajman, Fujayrah,Shariqah, Dubai, and Umm al Qaywayn - merged to form the United Arab Emirates (UAE). They were joined in 1972 by Ras al Khaymah. The (UAE) per capita GDP is on par with those of leading West European nations. Its generosity with oil revenues and its moderate foreign policy stance have allowed the UAE to play a vital role in the affairs of the region

Location
Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia
Area
total: 83,600 sq km
country comparison to the world: 121
land: 83,600 sq km
water: 0 sq km
Area Comparative
slightly smaller than Maine
land Boundries
total: 867 km
Total: 867 km
border countries: Oman 410 km, Saudi Arabia 457 km
Language: Arabic, Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu
Costline
1,318 km
Martime Claims
territorial sea: 12 nm
contiguous zone: 24 nm
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
continental shelf: 200 nm or to the edge of the continental margin
Climate
desert; cooler in eastern mountains
Natural Resource
petroleum, natural gas
Land use
arable land: 0.77%
permanent crops: 2.27%
other: 96.96% (2005)