United Arab Emirates
Formed in 1971 as a federation of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Umm Al Quwain, Ra’s al-Khaimah, Fujairah.
Total area: 83,600 sq km (including the islands)
Total population: 4,6 million (census 2006)
Nationals: 21.9% of total counted population
Non-nationals: 78.1% of total counted population

Emirate of Abu Dhabi
The largest of the 7 United Arab Emirates.
Area: approximately 73,000 square kilometers, which is about 86% of the country’s total landmass, including 700 km of coastline and 200 offshore islands.
Population of Abu Dhabi = more than 1,3 million, expected to double in the next 10 years.
Abu Dhabi has 9,2 % of the world's proven oil reserves and 4 % of its proven gas reserves.
The island city of Abu Dhabi is the country’s capital and the seat of federal government.

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