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     UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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The United Arab Emirates is a
federation of seven oil-rich
sheikdoms located on The Gulf.
The land is mainly flat
infertile sandy desert. The
summers are hot and humid,
with temperatures reaching
49C, but from October to May
the weather is warm and sunny
with pleasant, cool evenings.
Abu Dhabi and Dubai are the
main industrial centres, and,
using the wealth from the oil
industry, they are now
diversifying industry by
building aluminium smelters,
cement factories and steel-
rolling mills.

Area (Sq. Km.): 82,900

Population: 1,731,000

Capital: Abu Dhabi

Language:
Arabic

Religion:
Moslem 96%
Christian 2%
Hindu 2%

Government Type:
Federation of emirates

Currency: Dirham

Embassy:
30 Princes Gate
London
SW7 1PT
0171-581-1281

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129