Capital:Abu Dhabi
Population:2,563,212
Area:82,880 sq km
Climate:desert; cooler in eastern mountains
Languages:Arabic (official), Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu
Currency:Emirati dirham (AED)
Government:federation
Religions:Muslim 96% (Shi'a 16%), Christian, Hindu, and other 4%
Source: CIA World Factbook 2007
