United Arab Emirates

Population: 2,407,460

Languages: Arabic (official), Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu

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...

Currency: U.A.E. Dirham (AED, AED (3.67 = US$1))

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