United Arab Emirates
Country in Asia
In brief
Population: 11.5M (2025). World rank 85 of 216; in Asia, 27 of 49. Area: 83,600 km². World rank 117 of 249; in Asia, 33 of 50. Life expectancy: 83.1 years (2024). World rank 21 of 216 (1 = best); in Asia, 8 of 49. From 2015 to 2025: population 8.5M → 11.5M. Better than all its neighbours (Oman and Saudi Arabia): life expectancy and GDP per person.
State
- Official name
- United Arab Emirates
- Local name
- الإمارات
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Region
- Asia
- Form of government
- Federation of monarchies
- UN member
- Yes
Key figures
Practical information
- Languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
- Time zones
- UTC+4
- Calling code
- +971
- Emergency numbers
- 112, 997, 998, 999
- Driving side
- Right
- Plug types
- C, G
- Mains voltage
- 220 V