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    Introduction


    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 Zaby, 'Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Ash Shariqah, Dubayy, and Umm al Qaywayn - merged to form the United Arab Emirates (UAE). They were joined in 1972 by Ra's al Khaymah. The UAE's per capita GDP is not far below 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


    Geographic coordinates


    24 00 N, 54 00 E


    Area


    total: 82,880 sq km land: 82,880 sq km water: 0 sq km


    Area - comparative


    slightly smaller than Maine


    Land boundaries


    total: 867 km border countries: Oman 410 km, Saudi Arabia 457 km


    Coastline


    1,318 km


    Maritime claims


    territorial sea: 12 NM continental shelf: 200 NM or to the edge of the continental margin contiguous zone: 24 NM exclusive economic zone: 200 NM


    Climate


    desert; cooler in eastern mountains


    Terrain


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


    Elevation extremes


    lowest point: Persian Gulf 0 m highest point: Jabal Yibir 1,527 m


    Natural resources


    petroleum, natural gas


    Land use


    arable land: 0.48% permanent crops: 0.49% other: 99.03% (1998 est.)


    Irrigated land


    720 sq km (1998 est.)


    Natural hazards


    frequent sand and dust storms


    Environment - current issues


    lack of natural freshwater resources compensated by desalination plants; desertification; beach pollution from oil spills


    Environment - international agreements


    party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection signed, but not ratified: Law of the Sea


    Geography - note


    strategic location along southern approaches to Strait of Hormuz, a vital transit point for world crude oil


    Population


    2,523,915 note: includes an estimated 1,606,079 non-nationals; the 17 December 1995 census presents a total population figure of 2,377,453, and there are estimates of 3.44 million for 2002 (July 2004 est.)


    Capital


    Abu Dhabi


    Phone Code


    +971


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