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Souk Madinat and Burj Al Arab at night - Photo by árticotropical - CC-BY

Population 1999................................................. 2,344,402
GNP per capita 1998 ...........................................$17,400
GNP 1998 (Atlas method, US$ billions)................ 40
Unemployment.....................................................................12%
Average annual growth 1991-97
Population (%) ....... 4.2
Labor force (%) ....... 3.8
 

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Buildings - Photo by árticotropical - CC-BY

Total Area...................................................................31,969 sq. mi.
Urban population (% of total population) ............................... 85
Life expectancy at birth (years)..................................................... 75
Infant mortality (per 1,000 live births)........................................ 8
Child malnutrition (% of children under 5) ...............................7
Access to safe water (% of population) ..................................... 98
Illiteracy (% of population age 15+) ............................................25

 
 
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CIA - The World Factbook -- United Arab Emirates __ A detailed look at the United Arab Emirates including history, culture, political structure, economy and many other topics. - From US Central Intelligence Agency - http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/tc.html

Ethnologue report for United Arab Emirates __ Web page dedicated to the languages spoken in the United Arab emirates - From SIL International - http://www.ethnologue.com/show_country.asp?name=United+Arab+Emirates

United Arab Emirates __ An excellent tool for anthropology and historical research. "Handbook Series sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Army between 1986 and 1998. Each study offers a comprehensive description and analysis of the country or region's historical setting, geography, society, economy, political system, and foreign policy." - From Library of Congress - http://countrystudies.us/persian-gulf-states/#United%20Arab%20Emirates


 
United Arab Emirates __ A guide to law, constitution/s, legal history, international agreements and more. - From Law Library of Congress - http://www.loc.gov/law/guide/uae.html

United Arab Emirates __ "The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a union of seven sovereign sheikhdoms, formed when the British withdrew from the Gulf in 1971. Travel agents are beginning to promote it as that much hyped 'land of contrasts'. There's a grain of truth in the cliché this time round, for it boasts mountains, beaches, deserts, oases, camel racing, Bedouin markets and the legendary duty free shopping of Dubai, all packed into a relatively small area." History, culture, statistics and more. - illustrated - From Lonely Planet - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/middle_east/united_arab_emirates/

United Arab Emirates Video Clips __ You will find video clips related to the country. 'Caution' only a portion of the video clips have been reviewed by archaeolink.com. There may be material in others some would find objectionable. - From searchforvideo.com - http://www.searchforvideo.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/ 


 

 
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