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Neighboring Countries of United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates shares land borders with 2 countries: Oman (609 km) and Saudi Arabia (457 km).
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Countries bordering United Arab Emirates
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for United Arab Emirates citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Oman |
Muscat | Visa-free | |
 Saudi Arabia |
Riyadh | Visa-free |
Oman accounts for 57% of United Arab Emirates's 1,066 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of United Arab Emirates
Location
Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia
Area
83,600 km² — slightly larger than South Carolina; slightly smaller than Maine
Terrain
Flat, barren coastal plain merging into rolling sand dunes of vast desert; mountains in east
Climate
Desert; cooler in eastern mountains
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Jabal Bil 'Ays 1,905 m. Lowest: Persian Gulf 0 m. Mean elevation: 149 m.
Natural resources
Petroleum, natural gas
Natural hazards
Frequent sand and dust storms
Good to know
Strategic location along southern approaches to Strait of Hormuz, a transit point for crude oil; Abu Zaby (Abu Dhabi) and Dubayy (Dubai) together account for over 90% of UAE's area and two-thirds of the population
Neighbours of United Arab Emirates's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).