Destination United Arab Emirates

Background

The Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast granted the UK control of their defense and foreign affairs in 19th century treaties. 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 joined in 1972 by Ra's al Khaymah. The UAE's per capita GDP is on par with those of leading West European nations. Its generosity with oil revenues and its moderate foreign policy stance have allowed the UAE to play a vital role in the affairs of the region.

Area

• Total: 82,880 sq km
• Land: 82,880 sq km
• Water: 0 sq km

Area - comparative

• Slightly smaller than Maine

Coastline

• 1,318 km

Climate

• Desert; cooler in eastern mountains

Terrain

• Flat, barren coastal plain merging into rolling sand dunes of vast desert wasteland; mountains in east

Population

• 2,602,713 (July 2006 est.)

Capital

• Abu Dhabi

Nationality

• noun: Emirati(s)
• adjective: Emirati

Languages

• Arabic (official), Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu

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