Population: 2,938,000(1999)
Area: 83,600 Km2 (Including approx. 200 islands)
Capital: Abu Dhabi
National Day: 2nd December 1971
Religion: Islam
Official Language: Arabic, English, Hindi, and Farsi are widely spoken
Time: 4 hours ahead of G.M.T.
Currency: Arab Emirates Dirham (Dh. or AED)
Exchange Rate: Dhs. 3.671 = US$1.00
Number of Schools: 910
International Airports: 6
Commercial Seaports: 15
Electricity: Domestic supply 200 volts 50 cycle AC