Basic Information About United Arab Emirates:

Population: The population of the United Arab Emirates is 9,316.

GDP:  $ 599.8 billion (2016)

Climate:  The climate of the UAE generally is very hot and very sunny. The hottest months are July and August, when average maximum temperatures reach above 50 °C (122.0 °F) on the coastal plain. In the Al Hajar al Gharbi Mountains, temperatures are considerably cooler, a result of increased altitude. 

People:   Emirati 19% other Arab and Iranian 23% South Asian50%.  Other expatriates (includes Westerners and East Asians) 8%

Religion:  Although Islam is the official religion of the country, the United Arab Emirates have always advocated freedom of religion. Today, about 80% of the local population is Muslim, and 100% of the locals are. There are about 8% Hindu, 5% Christians, and some Buddhist and Sikh minorities.

Capital:  Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE.

Language:  As the UAE was a British protectorate, most locals would have learnt English in school and would know at least basic English. Hindi or Urdu is another language widely spoken and understood. Other languages widely spoken in the UAE include Malayalam, Tamil, Farsi (Persian), and Tagalog (Filipino).

Currency:  The Emirati Dirham is the currency of United Arab Emirates.

Time Zone: UTC+04:00