A Brief Description
Formerly known as the Trucial States, the United Arab Emirates are a federation of seven individual states, all ruled by emirs.
Founded between the 7th and 8th centuries, the Trucial States granted the United Kingdom control of their defense and foreign affairs in treaties signed in the 19th.
In 1971, six of these states - Abu Zaby, 'Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Ash Shariqah, Dubayy, and Umm al Qaywayn - merged to form the United Arab Emirates (UAE). They were then joined in 1972 by Ra's al Khaymah.
With a significant GDP, based primarily on oil, the U.A.E. plays an important role in the affairs of the Middle East.
Abu Dhabi, the country's capital, as well as Dubai, are modern cities famed for their high-rise buildings and stylish hotels.
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Facts and Figures
 Official Name United Arab Emirates
Population 2,563,200
Population & Density (all countries) here
Capital City Abu Dhabi (528,000)
Currency Emirati Dirham (AED)
Currency Converter
here
Languages
Arabic (official), English, others
Flag here
National Day
December 2
Religions Muslim (96%), others
Geographic Coordinates
Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)
24º 27' N, 54º 23' E
Relative Location The United Arab Emirates is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. It's positioned in the Middle East, a recognized geographical region of southwestern Asia. It's bordered by the Persian Gulf, and the countries of Oman and Saudi Arabia.
Land Statistics
Coastline 819 miles (1,318 km)
Land Areas
(land) 32,000 sq miles (82,880 sq km)
(water) 0 sq miles (0 sq km)
(TOTAL) 32,000 sq miles (82,880 sq km)
Land Area (all countries) here
Landforms
Most of the United Arab Emirates is a desert wasteland, with large, rolling sand dunes, as the outer reaches of the Rub' Al Khali Desert stretch into the country.
The coastal areas fronting the Persian Gulf are flat. The Hajar Mountains dominate the landscape in the northeast, and the country's highest point is located there, and there are no significant rivers or lakes of note.
Numerous small island and inlets are situated offshore in the Persian Gulf.
 Highest Point Jabal Yibir - 5,666 ft. (1,727 m)
 Lowest Point Persian Gulf - 0 ft. (0 m)
Land Divisions 7 emirates, including: Abu Zaby (Abu Dhabi), 'Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Ash Shariqah (Sharjah), Dubayy (Dubai), Ra's al Khaymah and Umm al Qaywayn.
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Recommended Links
United Arab Emirates (Complete) info on the (GDP)
economy, imports and exports, natural resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here!
Abu Dhabi Pages
here
Dubai Links, and much more
here
Dubai Website
here
U.A.E. Pages
here
U.A.E. Photos at TrekEarth.com here
Time and Weather
Climate
The desert weather of the United Arab Emirate is hot and dry throughout the year, with very little rainfall.
The brief winter months (December - February) do bring some mild cooling, especially in the hills and mountains of the northeast.
Summer high temperatures (July - August) reach the low 100s, while winter low temperatures seldom drop below 40º F.
Traveler Info
Attractions
The United Arab Emirates, a rapidly growing tourist destination, offers travelers beautiful beaches, deserts and oasis tours, camel and horse racing, some of the best duty-free shopping on the planet, and all complimented by well-developed tourist facilities.
Popular attractions in the U.A.E. include the stunning city of Abu Dhabi and its Diwan Amiri Fort, mosques, museums and ancient burial mounds at Um al Nar; the timeless stone tombs at Hili; Dubai, the Pearl of the Arabian Gulf, home to world famous markets, the Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai Museum and the spectacular Sheek Saeed's Palace.
Additional not-to-be-missed sites include Al Ain, an oasis and former caravan stop, and any of the country's beaches (especially Khor Kalba), one of the most famous shell beaches in the world.
Country Dialing Code 971
Electricity The U.A.E. uses 220 volts AC (50 cycles)
Electrical adapters, products and tips here
Travel Warnings
here
Visa Information
here
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