The United Arab Emirates is a country situated in the Middle East, on the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, in the east of Arabia. Abu Dhabi is the capital. Other cities include Dubai and Sharjah. The country is made up of 7 Emirates; Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras al Khaimah, Fujirah and Umm al Quwain.
The United Arab Emirates were formerly known as the Trucial States.
See also: Dubai International Airport.
From the CIA World Factbook 2000. Not Wikified.
- History of the United Arab Emirates
- Geography of the United Arab Emirates
- Demographics of the United Arab Emirates
- Politics of the United Arab Emirates
- Economy of the United Arab Emirates
- Communications in the United Arab Emirates
- Transportation in the United Arab Emirates
- Military of the United Arab Emirates
- Foreign relations of the United Arab Emirates
External Links
- CountryGuide:: United Arab Emirates --editor-maintained directory focused on travel planning and research.