Emiri 19%, other Arab and Iranian 23%, South Asian 50%, other expatriates (includes Westerners and East Asians) 8% (1982) note: less than 20% are UAE citizens (1982)
Language:
Arabic (official), Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu
Religion:
Muslim 96% (Shi'a 16%), Christian, Hindu, and other 4%
President:
President ZAYID bin Sultan Al Nuhayyan (since 2 December 1971)
