United Arab Emirates at a Glance

Country: United Arab Emirates
Government:  Federation with specified powers delegated to the UAE federal government and other powers reserved to member emirates
Population: 5.1 million
Area: 51,947 miles² (83,600 km²); slightly larger than New Mexico
Terrain: flat, barren coastal plain merging into rolling sand dunes of vast desert; mountains in east
Major language(s): Arabic, Persian, English
Major religion(s): Muslim (96%)
Capital & population: Abu Dhabi; 666,000
Monetary unit: AED (Emirati dirhams)