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How Big Is United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates, located in Middle East, is the 114th largest country in the world, covering approximately 83,600 square kilometers (32,278 square miles). That's roughly the same size as Maine. It is home to approximately 9.9 million people.

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83,600 km²
32,278 sq mi
#114 of 236 countries
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United Arab Emirates's Geography

United Arab Emirates has approximately 1,318 km of coastline. Within Asia, United Arab Emirates is the 35th largest of 52 countries, sitting between Azerbaijan and Georgia. With 119 people per km², it is less densely populated than the Asian average of 961 per km².

How Far Across Is United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates stretches approximately 383 km (238 mi) from north to south — roughly the distance from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, and 487 km (303 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from Paris to Berlin. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 5 hours to drive across.

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United Arab Emirates at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 83,600 km² (32,278 sq mi)
World Size Rank #114 of 236
Capital Abu Dhabi
Population Density 119 per km²
Population 9.9 million people
Coastline 1,318 km
Life Expectancy 79.6 years
GDP per Capita $75,600 USD