The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven states located in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders Saudi Arabia to the west and Oman to the east. The country has a population of over 9 million and an area of 83,600 square kilometers. The official language is Arabic, but English is also widely spoken. The currency is the dirham. The United Arab Emirates is a Muslim country and Islam is the official religion. The UAE is a monarchy with a federal system of government. The head of state is the president, and the head of government is the prime minister. The UAE has a high standard of living and is a developed country. The main industries are oil and gas production, construction, and tourism.
