The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country located on the Arabian Peninsula, consisting of seven emirates.
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Location: The United Arab Emirates lies on the Arabian Peninsula, in the southwestern part of Asia. They are surrounded by the Persian Gulf to the north and east and by Oman to the south.
Emirates: The country consists of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm al-Kaywan, Ajman, Fujairah and Ras al Khaimah.
Form of Government: The United Arab Emirates is a federation of emirates, each of which is effectively a sovereign state with its own authority and government. However, there is a common federal structure and the president of the UAE is the emir of Abu Dhabi.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi: The emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the most famous and influential. Dubai is famous for its futuristic skyscrapers, luxury shopping malls and tourism, while Abu Dhabi is the seat of the federal government and has large oil reserves.
Economy: The UAE economy is diversified, relying on oil revenues, tourism, finance, trade and innovative ventures. Dubai and Abu Dhabi play a key role in the country's economic development.
Investment and Development: The UAE is investing in infrastructure development, architectural masterpieces and innovative projects such as artificial islands, stadiums and modern cities.
Culture and Religion: Islam is the official religion of the UAE, and the country is guided by Islamic values. Nevertheless, the UAE is embracing modern aspects of culture and technology, making it a place where tradition and modernity meet.
Language: Arabic is the official language, but due to the diversity of the population, many people speak English.
Tourism: The United Arab Emirates attracts tourists from all over the world for its luxury hotels, beaches, shopping malls, extreme sports, cultural attractions and much more.
Trivia
- High Burj Khalifa: Dubai is home to the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building. Its height is 828 meters, making it one of the most famous symbols of modern architecture.
- Artificial Palm Islands: Three huge artificial islands in the shape of palm trees have been built in Dubai: the Palm Jumeirah, the Palm Jebel Ali and the Palm Deira. These are impressive engineering achievements.
- Tunnel Under Water: The Emirate of Fujairah has a road tunnel that runs under the bottom of the Persian Gulf, connecting the city to the rest of the country.
- Luxury and Extravagance: Dubai is home to many luxury hotels and attractions, such as the Burj Al Arab hotel, considered one of the most luxurious hotels in the world.
- Air-conditioned Bus Stops: Due to the UAE's hot climate, bus stops in Dubai are air-conditioned to help travelers survive the high temperatures.
- Gardens in the Desert: Dubai is home to the Miracle Garden, a huge flower garden in the middle of the desert, with plants arranged in a variety of patterns.
- Skating in the Desert: Abu Dhabi has an indoor ice skating arena that offers residents the opportunity to skate, despite the heat outside.
- Cultural Diversity: The United Arab Emirates is a country with people from different nationalities and cultures. Nearly 90% of the population are foreigners.
- Zero Taxes: The UAE is famous for its lack of income and corporate taxes, which attracts investors and entrepreneurs from different parts of the world.
- Petroleum Reserves: One of the UAE's main sources of revenue is its oil reserves. The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has some of the largest oil reserves in the world.