At a glance:
- Population: approximately 5.5 million
- Capital city: Abu Dhabi (population 875 thousand)
- Biggest city: Dubai (population 1.5 million)
- Area: 83,600 square kilometers
- Currency: United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
- Time zone: GMT + 4 (daylight-saving time not observed)
- Religion: Islam / Muslims
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