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What is the Emirates known for?
The United Arab Emirates; a federal state established in 1971 AD, with its capital Abu Dhabi, located in the east of the Arabian Peninsula, overlooking the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf, bordered by the State of Qatar from the north with shared maritime borders, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from the west with land and sea borders, and Oman from the south The eastern region, with an area of about 83,600 km2, consists of seven emirates: Sharjah, Ajman, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Umm al-Quwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah, its official language is Arabic, and its currency is the Emirati dirham, and the UAE is a founding member of the Gulf Cooperation Council, And a state member of the University of Aldo Arabiya, the United Nations, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the World Trade Organization.
What is the UAE famous for?
- It is famous for its tourist attractions and the most prominent of them are:
- Burj Khalifa: It is considered one of the most important international tourist attractions, and it is one of the tallest modern towers in the world, distinguished by its unique engineering and the various services it provides to visitors.
- Dubai Fountain: It is the brightest spot in the Middle East, and the largest dancing fountain in the world, which is located on an area of approximately 30 acres, and pushes water to about 150 m.
- Palm Island: It is a tourist island that includes many tourist attractions, restaurants, spas, shopping centers, parks and swimming pools.
- Union Museum: Allows visitors to discover the contemporary history of the Emirates and see the heritage of the Emirates before the founding fathers signed the Emirates Unification Treaty
- It is famous for having the latest types of electric trains without driver.
- It is famous for oil production, pearl extraction, fishing, palm tree cultivation, banana and citrus.
- It is famous for its food, mineral, chemical and petroleum industries.
Population of the Emirates
The population of the UAE in 2015 reached about 9.157 million people, 81% of whom are expatriates of different nationalities and ethnicities.
Climate in the Emirates
The UAE climate is characterized by a dry tropical climate throughout the year. The average annual temperature in the summer season is between 35 and 40 degrees, while the temperature drops in the winter, especially in the interior.
Terrain in the Emirates
The UAE is distinguished by its diverse terrain between; coasts such as the coast of Oman and the coast of the Arabian Gulf, and deserts that are interspersed with oases such as: the sands desert and the desert of Dubai, and the plains such as the inner plain of Digdaga, and mountainous heights such as: the mountains of Hafit, the Hajar Mountains, and the islands, such as: Das Island, Saadiyat Island, and Abu Musa Island.
Ruling system in the Emirates
The system of government in the Emirates is considered a constitutional monarchy, in line with the presidential system of government, and each of the seven Emirates has its own internal policy, and each of them has a ruler.
