| UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Updated 01 November 2012 |
United Arab Emirates is located in the Middle East of the Asian Continent, with a population of 5,314,317, making it
the 115th largest national population. Its capital is Abu Dhabi and its largest city is Dubai with a total population of
2,262,000. The country encompasses 82,880 square kilometers making it the 116th largest country in total area. It
shares boundaries with Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
President Khalifa bin Zayid al-Nuhayyan is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through election
by the Federal Supreme Council (FSC) and holds that position for five years with no term limits. Prime Minister and
Vice President Muhammad bin Rashid al-Maktum is recognized as the Head of Government and along with Deputy
Prime Ministers Saif bin Zayid Al-Nuhayyan and Mansur bin Zayid Al-Nuhayyan, achieves that status by appointment
from the President. Its form of government is a federation of seven emirates with specific powers delegated to the
UAE and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 2nd December 1971.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Arabic, Persian, English, Hindi and Urdu. It counts among its major
religions Muslim, Christian, Hindu and other faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 13 AM, 8 FM, 2 Short
Wave and 15 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Jabal Yidir, its highest point at 1,527 meters and the Persian Gulf, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Persian Gulf, which measures 1,318 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are petroleum and petrochemicals,
fishing, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, commercial ship repair, construction materials, some boat building, handicrafts
and textiles. Its official currency is Emirati Dirham.
Here’s something you may not know about United Arab Emirates. The world’s largest indoor snow skiing park is at a
shopping mall in Dubai.
the 115th largest national population. Its capital is Abu Dhabi and its largest city is Dubai with a total population of
2,262,000. The country encompasses 82,880 square kilometers making it the 116th largest country in total area. It
shares boundaries with Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
President Khalifa bin Zayid al-Nuhayyan is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through election
by the Federal Supreme Council (FSC) and holds that position for five years with no term limits. Prime Minister and
Vice President Muhammad bin Rashid al-Maktum is recognized as the Head of Government and along with Deputy
Prime Ministers Saif bin Zayid Al-Nuhayyan and Mansur bin Zayid Al-Nuhayyan, achieves that status by appointment
from the President. Its form of government is a federation of seven emirates with specific powers delegated to the
UAE and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 2nd December 1971.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Arabic, Persian, English, Hindi and Urdu. It counts among its major
religions Muslim, Christian, Hindu and other faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 13 AM, 8 FM, 2 Short
Wave and 15 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Jabal Yidir, its highest point at 1,527 meters and the Persian Gulf, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Persian Gulf, which measures 1,318 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are petroleum and petrochemicals,
fishing, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, commercial ship repair, construction materials, some boat building, handicrafts
and textiles. Its official currency is Emirati Dirham.
Here’s something you may not know about United Arab Emirates. The world’s largest indoor snow skiing park is at a
shopping mall in Dubai.
| Abu Dhabi- United Arab Emirates' capital city |
| Fort east of Dubai |
| Entertainment at Dubai Mall by singers in traditional dress |
| Harbor of Peace in Dubai on the Persian Gulf- United Arab Emirates' lowest point |
| Indoor Ski Center in Dubai |
| Jabal Yidir from Ra's al Khaymah- United Arab Emirates' highest point |
| Now famous Sail building in Dubai - the largest city of the United Arab Emirates and the Amazing Race went there!! |
| Spice market in Dubai |
| Liwa Oasis near United Arab Emirates southern border with Saudi Arabia |
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| Wild Wadi Water Park in Dubai- the Amazing Race went here too! |
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| Al Yasa Marine Sanctuary in the Persian Gulf on United Arab Emirates' border with Saudi Arabia |
| Al Ain on United Arab Emirates' eastern border with Oman |
| Hisn Al Diba on the Gulf of Oman |
| Strait of Hormuz from Ras Al Khaimah |
| United Arab Emirates' border with Saudi Arabia |
| Umm az Zumul- the southernmost point of United Arab Emirates on the tri-border with Oman and Saudi Arabia |
| Abu Al Abyad- the largest of the United Arab Emirates' 200 islands |
| Al Yassat- the westernmost point of United Arab Emirates on the border with Saudi Arabia |
| Ash Sha'm- the northernmost point of United Arab Emirates on the border with the Oman Exclave |
| Khawr Fakkan- United Arab Emirates' easternmost point on the Gulf of Oman |
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
0.2% (2001 est.)
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