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2 Flag National emblem

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4 Capital Abu Dhabi Largest city Dubai Official languages Arabic Religion Islam

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6 President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

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8 - Total 83,600 d km 2 32,278 sq mi Population estimate 9,346,129

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10 - Total $ billion - Per capita $44,770 Currency UAE dirham (AED)

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12 UAE has the second largest economy in the GCC (after Saudi Arabia), with a gross domestic product (GDP) of $377 billion (1.38 trillion AED) in Since independence in 1971, UAE's economy has grown by nearly 231 times to 1.45 trillion AED in 2013.

13 The non-oil trade has grown to 1.2 trillion AED, a growth by around 28 times from 1981 to UAE is ranked as the 14th best nation in the world for doing business based on its economy and regulatory environment, ranked by the Doing Business 2011 Report published by the World Bank Group.

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15 The education system through secondary level is monitored by the Ministry of Education in all emirates except Abu Dhabi, where it falls under the authority of the Abu Dhabi Education Council. Enterprises include the establishment of the CERT Research Centers and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and Institute for Enterprise Development.

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17 According to the QS Rankings, the top-ranking universities in the country are the United Arab Emirates University ( th worldwide), Khalifa University ( th worldwide),the American University of Sharjah ( th) and University of Sharjah ( th worldwide).

18 About 88% of the population of the United Arab Emirates is urban. The average life expectancy is 76.7 years (2012), higher than for any other Arab country. With a male/female sex ratio of 2.2 for the total population and 2.75 for the age group, the UAE's gender imbalance is second highest in the world after Qatar.

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20 Islam is the largest and the official state religion of the UAE. The government imposes restrictions on spreading other religions through any form of media as it is considered a form of proselytizing. There are approximately 31 churches throughout the country, one Hindu temple in the region of Bur Dubai, one Sikh Gurudwara in Jebel Ali and also a Buddhist temple in Al Garhoud.

21 77% Catholic 10% Hindu 7% Buddhist 2% Protestant 1% Orthodox 1% Other

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23 Dubai Abu Dhabi Sharjah Al Ain Ajman Ras Al Khaimah Fujairah Um Al Quwain Khor Fakkan Dibba Al Gharbia

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25 Arabic is the national language of the United Arab Emirates. Other widely used languages are Persian, Nepali, Bengali, Hindi- Urdu, Balochi, Pashto, Tagalog and Malayalam. Additionally, most world languages are represented by a mainly expatriate population drawn from a wide mix of nationalities.

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27 With its full-throttle development, iconic skylines of high-rises, and world famous beach resorts the United Arab Emirates has become a favourite for family holidays and city breaks.

28 The Burj Khalifa is one of the United Arab Emirates most famous buildings and the soaring sky-high landmark of Dubai.

29 The Sheikh Ziyeed Grand Mosque is a mammoth modern mosque of incredible beauty.

30 The summit of Jebel Hafeet is a favourite day trip from Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, with sumptuous desert panoramas all the way up to the top on the winding road.

31 The oldest mosque in the United Arab Emirates, Al-Bidyah is an important historical site that lies in the Emirate of Fujairah.

32 The Hajar Mountains scythe through the desert, creating the jagged and wild heart of the United Arab Emirates.

33 The most important museum dedicated to the arts in the country, this modern Sharjah museum is home to the most diverse art collection in the United Arab Emirates.

34 One of the best museums in the country to focus on Islamic history, the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation has fascinating exhibits dating from the early years of the Islamic empire.

35 Dubai's museum is a great place to get a feel for traditional life before the oil boom transformed the United Arab Emirates.

36 The Bastakia quarter of Dubai is the last remaining fragment of Old Dubai and shouldn't be missed. This small heritage area really evokes the simpler, gentler past of the city before skyscrapers took over the skyline.

37 The Burj Khalifa may give you that famous skyline view from up high, but the most iconic Dubai views are still taken from the water.

38 Most people plan a desert trip from Dubai, but Abu Dhabi and Fujairah are also excellent bases for desert sightseeing. For those less inclined to adventure, Bedouinstyle dinners are a softer alternative if you want to experience the empty beauty of the desert.

39 There's a beach for everyone in the United Arab Emirates, from the city beaches surrounding Dubai and Abu Dhabi to the enclave of luxury sweeps of sand around Ajman and the wilder beaches of the Emirate of Fujairah.

40 Major industries in the UAE include: aerospace; aluminium and steel; boat building and ship repair; construction; financial services; fishing; handicrafts and textiles; natural gas, petroleum and petrochemicals; pharmaceuticals.

41 Bayt.com; DHL; EMC; Ericsson; FedEx Express; Marriott; Microsoft Gulf; Omnicom Media Group MENA; THE One; Weber Shandwick.

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