United Arab Emirates (the) is located in the Middle East region at latitude 23.424076 and longitude 53.847818 and is part of the Asian continent continent.
The DMS coordinates for the center of the country are:
23° 25' 26.67'' N
53° 50' 52.14'' E
You can see the location of United Arab Emirates on the world map below:
United Arab Emirates on the World Map
United Arab Emirates Neighboring Countries
The neighboring countries of United Arab Emirates (AE) are:
- Oman (OM)
- Saudi Arabia (SA)
Maritime Borders
United Arab Emirates borders with Persian Gulf, and the Gulf of Oman.
United Arab Emirates (the) Key Facts
| Country | United Arab Emirates (the) |
|---|---|
| Coordinates |
Latitude: 23.424076 Longitude: 53.847818 |
| Country Codes |
Alpha 2: AE Alpha 3: ARE |
| Country Flag Emoji | 🇦🇪 |
| Int. Phone Prefix | +971 |
| Capital city | Abu Dhabi |
| Continent / Subcontinent |
Asia Middle East |
| Country Area | 83,600 sq km |
| Population 2024 |
10,986,400 World Rank: 85 |
| Median Age | 32.8 |
| Life expectancy | 82.9 |
| Major languages | Arabic |
| UTC/GMT Time |
Number of time zones: 1
|
| Internet TLD | .ae |
| Biggest Airport | Dubai International Airport (Dubai) |
| Average temperature |
32.50 °C 90.50 °F |
| Administrative Divisions | 7 emirates |
| Political system | Federal presidential representative democratic republic |
United Arab Emirates Economy Facts
| World Bank Income Group | High income |
|---|---|
| World Bank Region | Middle East & North Africa |
| Currency | U.A.Emirates Dirham (AED) |
| GDP in 2024 |
$552.3 (billions of USD) World Rank: 26 |
| GDP per capita in 2024 |
$50,274 World Rank: 31 |
| Major Industries / Economic Sectors | Oil and gas, manufacturing, agriculture, energy |
| Top 5 Import Countries | China, United States, Germany, India, South Korea |
| Top 5 Export Countries | China, India, United States, Switzerland, Singapore |
Biggest Cities in United Arab Emirates
Here are the largest cities in United Arab Emirates based on 2024 data:
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,790,000 |
| Abu Dhabi | 1,807,000 |
| Sharjah | 1,800,000 |
| Al `Ayn | 846,747 |
| `Ajman | 490,035 |
| Ra's al Khaymah | 351,943 |
| Musaffah | 243,341 |
| Jebel Ali | 210,000 |
| Al Fujayrah | 118,933 |
| Warisan | 108,759 |
Map of United Arab Emirates with the Largest Cities
Image Sources and Copyright Information
- United Arab Emirates Flag Pin on Map: © hyotographics/Shutterstock