Muslim 96% (Shia 16%), other (includes Christian, Hindu) 4%
Languages:
Arabic (official), Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu
Literacy:
definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 77.9% male: 76.1% female: 81.7% (2003 est.)
School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education):
total: 11 years male: 11 years female: 12 years (2003)
Education expenditures:
1.3% of GDP (2005)
Government
United Arab Emirates