Demographics

From the US Department of State:

"Population (2009 est.): 6 million. 
Ethnic groups: Indian (1.75M); Pakistani (1.25M); Bangladeshi (500,000); Other Asian (1M); European and African (500,000); and Emirati (890,000).
Religions: Muslim (96%), Hindu, Christian.
Languages: Arabic (official), English, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali.
Education: Years compulsory - ages 6-12. Literacy - 90%.
Health: Life expectancy - about 78 yrs.
Work force (2008): Total - 2.8 million. Agriculture - 4.9%. Industry - 61.9%. Services -35.8%. Female participation rate – 41.8%."