Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | United Arab Emirates  | South Africa  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | United Arab Emirates | Republic of South Africa |
Continent  | Asia | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Abu Dhabi | Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein |
Latitude  | 23° 0′ 0″ N | 30° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 53° 0′ 0″ E | 25° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of United Arab Emirates is 83,600 sq km, and the total area of South Africa is 1,221,037 sq km. United Arab Emirates is smaller than South Africa by 1,137,437 sq km. United Arab Emirates is around 14.61 times smaller than South Africa.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 83,600 Sq km | 1,221,037 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,137,437 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 32,300 Sq Mile | 471,445 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 439,145 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 0.380 % |
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Dubai | Johannesburg |
Demonyms  | Emirati | South African |
Official Languages  | Arabic | Afrikaans, English, and 10 others |
Government Status  | Federal Islamic semi-constitutional monarchy | Unitary parliamentary republic with an executive presidency |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 76 % | 78 % |
The people of United Arab Emirates are called Emirati, and the people of South Africa are called South African.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | United Arab Emirates Dirham | South African rand |
Currency Symbol  | AED | ZAR |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +971 | +27 |
Internet TLD  | .ae | .za |
Start of Week  | Saturday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | AE | ZA |
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | عيشي بلادي (Īshī Bilādī) | Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Long Live My Country | National anthem of South Africa |
National Animal  | Arabian Oryx | Springbok |
National Bird  | Peregrine Falcon | Blue Crane |
National Flower  | Tribulus | King Protea |
National Sport  | Camel Racing | Rugby Union |
National Colors  | Red, green, white and black | Red, green, blue, gold, black and white |
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 4th April, 2025 | Friday, 4th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 10:21 PM | 08:21 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+4 (UAE Standard Time) | UTC+2 (South Africa Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+4 (UAE Standard Time) | UTC+2 (South Africa Standard Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in United Arab Emirates is [10:21 PM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in South Africa is [08:21 PM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025].
United Arab Emirates is [ 2 hours ] ahead of South Africa.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of United Arab Emirates as of 2023 is estimated to be around 9,516,871, and the total population of South Africa as of 2023 is estimated to be around 60,414,495.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, United Arab Emirates had 50,897,624 less people than South Africa.
The annual Population Growth in United Arab Emirates is 0.84% and the annual population growth in South Africa is 1.15%.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 10.2 % | 19.5 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 88.2 % | 75.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 1.64 % | 5.44 % |
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Abu Dhabi | Pretoria |
Current Time | 10:21 PM | 08:21 PM |
Current Weather  | Scattered Clouds  | Light Rain  |
Current Temperature  | 30.06 Degree Celsius | 16.71 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 4.63 km/hr, 66 Degree | 1.03 km/hr, 100 Degree |
Humidity  | 47 % | 98 % |
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.44 (Births Per Woman) | 2.34 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 68.33 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 416.31 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 45.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 307.78 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 4.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 27.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (42.6 people per 100K population) | HIV/AIDS (122.9 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Falls ( 5.2 people per 100K population) | Self-harm ( 23.5 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 5.9 (people per 100K population) | 24.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 6.43 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 2019 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 3.15 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in United Arab Emirates, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 42.6 people per 100,000 people in United Arab Emirates, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 122.9 people per 100,000 people in South Africa, are dying of HIV/AIDS, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of United Arab Emirates, spent [ 5.31% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of South Africa, spent [ 8.27% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 41.4 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 44.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 32.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 30.8% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.37 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 8.77 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in United Arab Emirates, are 1.04 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in South Africa.
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