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United Arab Emirates quiz
The United Arab Emirates turns up 6 times across our packs: 4 Explorer photos, 2 trivia questions, capital, the Asia map and flag. Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque are among its 4 photos.
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8 questions about the United Arab Emirates only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
United Arab Emirates at a glance
| Capital | Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 10 million (2025 estimate), 93rd of 196 |
| Area | 83,600 km², 111th of 196 |
| People per km² | 121 |
| Land borders | Oman (609 km), Saudi Arabia (457 km) |
| Coastline | 1,318 km |
| Highest point | Jabal Bil 'Ays, 1,905 m |
| Official language | Arabic |
| Currency | United Arab Emirates dirham |
| Flag colours | green, white, black and red |
| Independence | 1971, from the United Kingdom |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +971 |
| Largest cities | Dubai (3 million), Sharjah (1.8 million), Abu Dhabi (1.6 million) |
| Terrain | Flat, barren coastal plain merging into rolling sand dunes of vast desert; mountains in east |
| Climate | Desert; cooler in eastern mountains |
| Where the name comes from | Self-descriptive country name; 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;" the former name, Trucial States, refers to a maritime truce from 1820 between the British and the Arab sheikhdoms |
| In our quizzes | 6 packs |
The United Arab Emirates borders Oman (609 km) and Saudi Arabia (457 km) and has 1,318 km of coast. By area the United Arab Emirates is 111th of 196 countries, just behind Austria and ahead of Czechia.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
4 in Explorer
The world's tallest building, rising over downtown Dubai.
Photo: Ank Kumar / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A vast white marble mosque with reflective pools.
Photo: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
A sail-shaped luxury hotel on its own island.
Photo: Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A 392-metre residential tower in Dubai Marina with swimming pools in the sky.
Photo: trolvag / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
3| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country's capital is Abu Dhabi? | UAE |
| The Burj Khalifa is in which country? | UAE |
| What currency does the United Arab Emirates use? | Dirham |
The United Arab Emirates, question by question
For Abu Dhabi, the wrong countries are Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman. The flag round shows Kuwait, Jordan and Iraq next to the United Arab Emirates.
Trivia asks: “The Burj Khalifa is in which country?” The answer is UAE. It also asks: “What currency does the United Arab Emirates use?” (Dirham). Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, two of 4 United Arab Emirates photos, are marked easy; 23 Marina is marked hard.
Every United Arab Emirates question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of the United Arab Emirates?
The capital of the United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi.
Which continent is the United Arab Emirates in?
The United Arab Emirates is in Asia.
What is the population of the United Arab Emirates?
About 10 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates borders Oman and Saudi Arabia.
What is the highest point in the United Arab Emirates?
Jabal Bil 'Ays, at 1,905 m.
What is the official language of the United Arab Emirates?
Arabic.