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City Statistics

City Statistics

Location:
Southern shore of the Arabian Gulf, northeastern United Arab Emirates.

Population:
860,000.

Ethnic mix:
60% Indian, Pakistani, Filippino, 25% Emirates, 12% Arab and 3% Western ex-pats.

Religion:
57% Muslim, 20% Hindu, 20% Roman Catholic and 3% other.

Time zone:
GMT + 4.

Electricity:
220 or 240 volts AC, 50Hz; square three-pin plugs are standard.

Average January temp:
24°C (75°F).

Average July temp:
41°C (106°F).

Annual rainfall:
300mm (11.8 inches).




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