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Geography
United Arab Emirates
Overview
Geographic features, terrain characteristics, and natural disaster risk profile for United Arab Emirates.
Geographic Context
Region
Asia
Subregion
Western Asia
Land Area
83,600 km²
Latitude
24.00000000°
Longitude
54.00000000°
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Terrain & Features
Terrain Type
Flat desert terrain with sand dunes, salt flats, and gravel plains. Hajar Mountains along the eastern border. Sparse vegetation and limited freshwater.
Climate Change Vulnerability
60/100
Natural Disaster Risk
Overall Risk
15/100
Low
Earthquake Risk
15/100
Low
Wildfire Risk
5/100
Low
Sea Level Rise Risk
40/100
Moderate
Data Quality
Data Reliability Score
85/100
Sources: CIA World Factbook
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