United Arab Emirates
Presentation
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Population
Religious practices :
Sunni Muslims : 78%, Shiite Muslims : 18%, Christians : 3.5%, Others : 0.5%.
Local time:
It is %T:%M %A in Abu Dhabi, DubaiExchange rate on :
Country overview
One of the richest areas in the world based on the petroleum sector.
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an indicator which synthesizes several data such as life expectancy, level of education, professional careers, access to culture etc.
28°
Low: 23° | High: 32°
Sunrise: 6:30 am | Sunset: 5:40 pm
Source: Yahoo Weather
Telecommunication
To call from the United Arab Emirates, dial 00
To call in the United Arab Emirates, dial 971
Indicator of economic freedom
- Score:
- 62.8/100
- Position:
- Moderatly free
- World Rank:
- 63 out of 157
- Regional Rank:
- 7 out of 17
Distribution of Economic freedom in the world
Source: 2008 Index of Economic freedom, Heritage Foundation
Country risk
See the country risk analysis from provided by Ducroire.
Indicator of political freedom
- Political freedom:
- 6/7
- Civil liberties:
- 6/7
- Ranking:
- Not Free
Map of freedom 2007
Source: Freedom House
Indicator of freedom of the press
- World Rank:
- 65/169
- Evolution:
- 12 places up compared to 2006
Source: Worldwide Press Freedom Index 2007, Reporters Without Borders
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