United Arab Emirates23.47° N, 54.55° E
Death rate of 1.73 per 1,000 — the 2nd lowest of 226 countries.
death rate 1.73 per 1,000 · 225th/226
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The name "Arabia" can be traced back at least as far as the ancient Egyptians, who referred to the region as "Ar Rabi." "Emirates" derives from amir, the Arabic word for "commander," "lord," or "prince."
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Between Oman and Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates borders the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf in the Middle East. Its strategic location lies along the southern approaches to Strait of Hormuz, a transit point for crude oil.
A flat, barren coastal plain gives way inland to rolling sand dunes across a vast desert, while mountains rise in the east. Petroleum and natural gas are its natural resources. Jabal Bil 'Ays is the highest point, while the Persian Gulf forms the lowest point.
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Desert conditions define the climate, while the eastern mountains are cooler. The country also experiences frequent sand and dust storms.
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Three equal horizontal bands—green at the top, white, and black—meet a wider vertical red band on the left side. Together, its four pan-Arab colors represent fertility in green, neutrality in white, oil in black, and unity in red. Red is also a traditional color that was part of all the emirates' flags before their unification. A golden falcon serves as the national symbol.
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