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 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
Land
Water
83600 sq km
83600 sq km
0 sq km
Population
Number: 4444011 (July 2007 est.)
Age structure
0-14
15-64
65+
Percentage share (count, rate)
20.6% (male 467,931/female 447,045)
78.5% (male 2,558,029/female 932,617)
0.9% (male 24,914/female 13,475)
Population grow rate: 3.997% (2007)
Birth rate: 16.09 (2007)
Death rate: 2.16 (2007)
Net migration rate: 26.04 (2007)
Sex birth rate: 1.05 male(s)/female (2007)
Sex rate
0-14
15-64
65+
1.047 male(s)/female 0-14
2.743 male(s)/female 15-64
Infant mortality
Total
Male
Female
13.52 total
15.77 deaths/1,000 live births male
11.15 deaths/1,000 live births female
Life expectancy
Total
Male
Female
75.69 years total
73.16 years male
78.35 years female
2.43 (2007)
Leteracy (age 15 and over can read and write)
Total
Male
Female
77.9% total
76.1% male
81.7% female
Economy
Gross domestic product - Purchasing power parity: 129500000000.0 (2006)
Gross domestic product - Real growth rate: 8.9% (2006)
Gross domestic product - Per capita: 49700 (2006)
Unemployment rate: 2.4
Population below poverty line: N/A
Others
Internet - Country code: ae
Internet - Hosts: 337,092 (2006)
Internet - Users: 1709000.0 (2006)