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Country Facts:
United Arab Emirates vs. Somalia

Learn about the similarities and differences between United Arab Emirates and Somalia by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

United Arab Emirates vs. Somalia - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United Arab Emirates is 32 278 mi², while the surface area of Somalia is 246 201 mi². This means that the area of Somalia is 663% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 278 mi²
246 201 mi²

Coastline length

United Arab Emirates has a coastline of 819.0 mi, while Somalia has a coastline of 2 071.0 mi.

819.0 mi
2 071.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in United Arab Emirates is Dubai, with a population of about 2 106 180 people. In contrast, the largest city in Somalia is Mogadishu, where the population is 2 120 000.

2 106 180 ppl
2 120 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in United Arab Emirates is Jabal Bil Ays, its height is 6 345 ft. The highest peak in Somalia is Shimbiris, which rises to a height of 8 038 ft.

6 345 ft
Jabal Bil Ays
8 038 ft
Shimbiris

Highest recorded temperature

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Lowest recorded temperature

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Society

United Arab Emirates vs. Somalia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Arab Emirates is about 9 890 402, while Somalia is home to 15 893 222 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 890 402 ppl
15 893 222 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 79.4 years in United Arab Emirates and 55.3 years in Somalia.

79.4 years
55.3 years

Average age

The average age is 38.4 years in United Arab Emirates and 18.5 years in Somalia.

38.4 years
18.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.62% in United Arab Emirates and 2.35% in Somalia.

0.62%
2.35%

Literacy

97.6%
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Language

In United Arab Emirates, the main language is Arabic, and in Somalia the primary language is Somali.

arabic
somali

Religion

In United Arab Emirates, the main religion is Islam; in Somalia, the main religion is Islam.

islam
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

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Economy

GDP per capita

66 747 Int$
Ranking: 8/194
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Currency

United Arab Emirates: UAE Dirham (AED). Somalia: Somali Shilling (SOS).

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AED
UAE Dirham
SOS
Somali Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in United Arab Emirates: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Somalia: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

United Arab Emirates has right-hand traffic, Somalia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURAEDUSDSOS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Arab Emirates - January, February, March, November, December; Somalia - January, February.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B50 EUR - 68 EUR
T107 EUR - 162 EUR
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