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United Arab Emirates more maps Population: 2,407,460 note: includes 1,576,472 non-nationals (July 2001 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: 28.86% (male 354,298; female 340,498) 15-64 years: 68.74% (male 1,047,839; female 607,020) 65 years and over: 2.4% (male 40,626; female 17,179) (2001 est.) Population growth rate: 1.59% (2001 est.) Birth rate: 18.11 births/1,000 population (2001 est.) Death rate: 3.79 deaths/1,000 population (2001 est.) Net migration rate: 1.61 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2001 est.) Sex ratio: at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1.04 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 1.73 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 2.36 male(s)/female total population: 1.5 male(s)/female (2001 est.) Infant mortality rate: 16.68 deaths/1,000 live births (2001 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 74.29 years male: 71.84 years female: 76.86 years (2001 est.) Total fertility rate: 3.23 children born/woman (2001 est.)

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OFFICIAL NAME: United Arab Emirates CAPITAL: Abu Dhabi SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT: Confederate of Absolute Monarchies AREA: 83,600 Sq Km (32,278 Sq Mi) ESTIMATED 2000 POPULATION: The United Arab Emirates is located on the southeastern end of the Arabian Peninsula and consists of seven emirates, which are Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubayy, Al Fujayrah, Ra's al Khaymah, Shariqah and Umm al Qaywayn. It is bound by the Persian Gulf to the north, Oman to the east, Saudi Arabia to the west and south as well as Qatar to the northwest. The country is an inhospitable desert while the Trucial coast is characterized by shallow seas, reefs, sandbars and islets. To the west the salt flats or Sabkha extend southward for 112 km (70 miles). The only mountainous area is in the Al Fujayrah emirate where the Hajar Mountains are the country's highest point. Major Cities (pop. est.); Dubayy 585,200, Abu Dhabi 363,400, al-Ayn 176,400 (1989). Land Use; pastures 2%, agricultural-cultivated 0.5%, desert and other 97.5% (1993). CLIMATE: The United Arab Emirates has an arid subtropical climate with humidity exceeding 85% on the coast. Rainfall is limited and erratic with an annual average precipitation ranging from 25 mm (1 inch) to 925 mm (5 inches) and droughts are also common. The wettest months are February and March while the prevailing winds include the cool Shamal from the northeast and the Khamsin from the south which produces sandstorms. Average temperature ranges in Sharjah are from 12 to 23 degrees Celsius (54 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit) in January to 28 to 38 degrees Celsius (82 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit) in August.

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Index Flag Geography People ... Feedback United Arab Emirates Names: conventional long form: United Arab Emirates conventional short form: none local long form: Al Imarata al Arabiyah al Muttahidah local short form: none former: Trucial States Abbreviation: UAE Digraph: TC Type: federation with specified powers delegated to the UAE central government and other powers reserved to member emirates Capital: Abu Dhabi Administrative divisions: 7 emirates (imarat, singular - imarah); Abu Zaby (Abu Dhabi), 'Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Dubai, Ra's al Khaymah, Sharjah, Umm al Qaywayn Independence: 2 December 1971 (from UK) National holiday: National Day, 2 December (1971) Constitution: 2 December 1971 (provisional) Legal system: secular codes are being introduced by the UAE Government and in several member emirates; Islamic law remains influential Suffrage: none Executive branch: chief of state: President ZAYID bin Sultan Al Nuhayyan (since 2 December 1971), ruler of Abu Dhabi; Vice President Shaykh MAKTUM bin Rashid al-Maktum (since 8 October 1990), ruler of Dubayy

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Search the Net: History 100% Free Clip Art including world flags and 1000's more images and photos! United Arab Emirates source: CIA World Factbook 1998 United Arab Emirates Geography [Top of Page] 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 Map references: Middle East Area: total: 82,880 sq km land: 82,880 sq km water: sq km slightly smaller than Maine Land boundaries: total: 867 km border countries: Oman 410 km, Saudi Arabia 457 km Coastline: 1,318 km Maritime claims: contiguous zone: 24 nm continental shelf: 200 nm or to the edge of the continental margin exclusive economic zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 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 m highest point: Jabal Yibir 1,527 m Natural resources: petroleum, natural gas Land use: arable land: permanent crops: permanent pastures: forests and woodland: other: 98% (1993 est.)

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Français Country Overview Features Technical Cooperation Program Data Country Data Profile Country At A Glance (.pdf) Gender Statistics Business Climate Publications Bank Reports (full text) News Press Releases (MNA Region) Contacts External Links Ministry of Economy and Commerce Ministry of Finance and Industry IMF Country Page Improved Public Governance in Middle East Could Boost Economic Growth by One Percentage Point a Year September 8, 2003 - Public governance—the ways in which governments interact with citizens or civil society groups to promote social and economic welfare—is typically weaker in countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region than in others at similar income levels, according to a World Bank report released today.   Better Governance for Development in the Middle East and North Africa second in a series of reports focusing on development in MENA, argues that good governance rests on the twin values of inclusiveness and accountability.  The report reveals that the failure of MENA countries to ensure these has weakened their economic growth and human development.  And, as men and women in MENA are living today at a time of rising expectations and growing economic challenges, the gap between societies’ achievements and people’s aspirations puts development in MENA at risk. Expanded Trade and Investment Holds Promise For Millions Of Jobs In The Middle East - June 26, 2003 - The countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) could ward off a major unemployment crisis in the coming years by expanding trade and private investment and generating millions of new jobs according to a World Bank report released today.  Engaging with the World:  Trade, Investment and Development in MENA warns that the status quo — public sector-driven and protected economies supported by oil, aid and workers remittances — can no longer generate sufficient growth or jobs, as the experience of the past two decades suggest. Instead, it calls on countries to embrace trade and investment reforms, which promise much faster growth and much needed employment opportunities in the region.

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Home TV Radio Talk ... Programmes LANGUAGES Last Updated: Tuesday, 23 December, 2003, 15:08 GMT E-mail this to a friend Printable version Country profile: United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven states formed in 1971 by the then Trucial States after independence from Britain. Although each state - Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al Qaiwain - maintains a large degree of independence, the UAE is governed by a Supreme Council of Rulers made up of the seven emirs, who appoint the prime minister and the cabinet. OVERVIEW FACTS LEADERS MEDIA Before the discovery of oil in the 1950s, the UAE's economy was dependent on fishing and a declining pearling industry. But since 1962, when Abu Dhabi became the first of the emirates to begin exporting oil, the country's society and economy have been transformed. The ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed, president of the UAE since its inception, was quick to seize on the potential of the oil industry, ensuring the development of all the emirates by reinvesting oil revenues back into healthcare, education and national infrastructure. The oil industry has also led to a large influx of foreign workers who now make up approximately three quarters of the population. The UAE is one of the most liberal countries in the Gulf, with other cultures and beliefs generally tolerated.

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World Facts and Figures Home Country List Country Maps Country Flags ... Measurement Conversion Calculator Daily Tournaments - Thousands of Players - Great Bonus Offers - Join Now and See! United Arab Emirates Introduction Geography People Government ... Transnational Issues United Arab Emirates Introduction Top of Page Background: 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 UAE. They were joined in 1972 by Ra's al Khaymah. The UAE's per capita GDP is not far below those of the leading West European nations. Its generosity with oil revenues and its moderate foreign policy stance have allowed it to play a vital role in the affairs of the region. United Arab Emirates Geography Top of Page Location: Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES JURIST WORLD LAW >> United Arab Emirates Human Rights Legal Profession Law Schools President of the UAE ... UAE Political System Administratively, the UAE is a loose federation of seven emirates, each with its own ruler. The pace at which local government in each emirate evolves from traditional to modern is set primarily by the ruler. Under the provisional constitution of 1971, each emirate reserves considerable powers, including control over mineral rights (notably oil) and revenues. In this milieu, federal powers have developed slowly. The constitution established the positions of president (chief of state) and vice president, each serving 5-year terms; a Council of Ministers (cabinet), led by a prime minister (head of government); a supreme council of rulers; and a 40-member National Assembly, a consultative body whose members are appointed by the emirate rulers. President Shaikh Zayyed bin Sultan Al Nahyyan has been president of the UAE since it was founded. Source: U.S. Department of State UAE Judiciary (POGAR) The United Arab Emirates has a dual system of Shari'a and civil courts. The civil courts generally are part of the federal system and are answerable to the Federal Supreme Court, located in Abu Dhabi, which has the power of judicial review as well as original jurisdiction in disputes between emirates or between the Federal Government and individual emirates. The Emirates of Dubai and Ras Al-Khaimah have local courts, which have jurisdiction over matters within their territory that the Constitution or federal legislation does not specifically reserve to the federal system. Most judges are noncitizen Arabs, whose mandate is subject to periodic renewal by the Government; however, the number of citizens serving as public prosecutors and judges, particularly at the federal level, continued to grow.

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Facts about United Arab Emirates World Facts Index 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. Geography of the United Arab Emirates 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: sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Maine Land boundaries: total: 867 km border countries: Oman 410 km, Saudi Arabia 457 km

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