United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), also known simply as the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, situated at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal semi-constitutional monarchy made up of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi serving as its national capital. The UAE borders Oman to the east and northeast, and Saudi Arabia to the south and southwest. It shares maritime borders with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iran in the Persian Gulf, and with Oman in the Gulf of Oman. In 2024, the UAE had an estimated population of over 11 million. Dubai is the country's largest city. Islam is the state religion. Arabic is the official language while English remains the most spoken language and the language of business.
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Where it is
Languages
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What it sells, and to whom
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Farms and fisheries
- dates
- cucumbers/gherkins
- camel milk
- goat milk
- tomatoes
- chicken
Largest cities
| Dubai | 3,790,000 |
| Abu Dhabi capital | 1,807,000 |
| Sharjah | 1,800,000 |
| Al Ain City | 846,747 |
| Ajman | 490,035 |
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Federation of monarchies.
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Climate and geography
desert; cooler in eastern mountains
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Northern hemisphere.
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