United Arab Emirates
Country facts:
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Languages:
Arabic is the official language of the Emirates, but English is widely used.
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Time zone:
GMT +4
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Electricity:
220 and 240 volts, 50Hz. The most frequently used plugs are the square three-pin type.
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Population:
4380000
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Currency:
The currency of the United Arab Emirates is the Dirham (Dhs), which is divided into 100 fils.
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Religion:
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Government:
Territory of Australia
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Phone code:
+971
United Arab Emirates is a country located in the Middle - Eastern Asia and is a country that has become wealthy thanks to the presence of petrol.in the last years. For this reason its cities are modern with many skyscrapers like Abu Dhabi.
However, even if this development has almost deleted some traditions, it's still possible to meet hawks trainers or see local markets that sell fish food.
Another feature of United Arab Emirates is the desert, where any traveller can see the spectacular landscape of the dunes with the presence of the mountains of Al-Hajar.
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