United Arab Emirates Quick Facts…
| Official Name | United Arab Emirates |
| Common Name | (the) United Arab Emirates – /juˌnaɪ.t̬id ˌɛr.əb ˈɛm.ə.rəts/ – (aka: UAE) |
| Nationality | Emirati(s) – noun, Emirati – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1971 (from the United Kingdom) |
| Administrative Divisions | 7 emirates |
| Total Population | 10.0 million (#94) with 87.8% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Abu Dhabi (capital city), Dubai, Sharjah |
| Major Languages | Arabic (official) |
| Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
| Internet Access | 100% of total population |
| Currency | Emirati Dirhams (AED) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $707.3 billion – 2022 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $74,900 (#9) – 2022 estimate |
| Total Area | 83,600 sq km / 32,278 sq mi (#115) with 0% water area |
| Geographic Region | Asia – Western Asia |
| Bordering Countries | Oman, Saudi Arabia |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Gulf of Oman, Persian Gulf |
National Anthem: “Nashid al-watani al-imarati” (National Anthem of the UAE)