Country facts:
Official name:
United Arab Emirates, UAE
Area: 82,880 sq.km.
Population: 4.4 million (2007)
Form of government: Federation of emirates.
Capital: Abu Dhabi (1 million).
Language: Arabic, English. Hindi, Persian and Urdu are also very widespread
Religion: Muslim, 96%, Hindu and Christian.
Currency: UAE dirham.
GDP per capita: 37,000 (2006).
Industries: Oil, gas, petrochemicals, manufacturing, construction.
Time difference from Norway: Summer, two hours ahead, winter, three hours ahead.
