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United Arab Emirates

History

British protectorate as part of Trucial States placed the territory under outside administration.
United Arab Emirates became independent from the United Kingdom, marking a key step in modern statehood.
Admission of Ras Al Khaimah appears in United Arab Emirates' historical record.
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CapitalAbu Dhabi
Population11.3M
Area83,600 km2
CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates dirham

Short facts

RegionWestern Asia / Middle East / Arabian Gulf
LanguageArabic
Time zoneGST (UTC+4)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Burj Khalifa: The world's tallest building at 828m, with observation decks above the clouds.
  • Dubai Mall: One of the world's largest shopping centres with an aquarium, ice rink, and waterfall.
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: Abu Dhabi's breathtaking white marble mosque that can hold 40,000 worshippers.

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Planning questions

What is United Arab Emirates known for?Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
What is the capital?Abu Dhabi.
Which language is useful?Arabic.
When is the national day?2 December.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

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