United Arab Emirates: flag, capital and facts
United Arab Emirates is a country in Western Asia (Asia). Its capital is Abu Dhabi. Population — 10,986,400. Area — 83,600 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of United Arab Emirates
A red stripe by the pole plus green, white, and black.
The capital of United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the capital of United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi means 'father of the gazelle'.
Facts about United Arab Emirates
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Western Asia
- Population
- 10,986,400
- Area
- 83,600 km²
- Currency
- AED (د.إ)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 24°, 54°
How to remember the name
The nameThe U.A.E. is seven emirates that United into one country.
Did you know?
The tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, stands in the U.A.E.
Flags that look alike
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Other countries of Western Asia
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