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Souk Madinat and Burj Al Arab at night - Photo by �rticotropical - 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 �rticotropical - 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 clich� 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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