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Key facts about UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
General Information:
Official Name: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Largest City: Dubai
Official Language: Arabic
Currency: UAE Dirham (AED)
Government: Federal absolute monarchy
Independence: Gained from the UK on December 2, 1971
Geography:
Location: Middle East, on the Arabian Peninsula, bordering Saudi Arabia and Oman
Area: Approximately 83,600 km²
Population: Around 10 million (majority expatriates)
Climate: Desert climate (hot summers, mild winters)
Culture & Society:
Religion: Islam (official religion)
Weekend: Friday–Sunday (since 2022)
Dress Code: Modest dress encouraged, but liberal in cities like Dubai
Expat Population: Over 85% of the residents are expatriates
Economy & Infrastructure
Major Industries: Oil & gas, tourism, real estate, finance, and logistics
Largest Oil Reserves: Mainly in Abu Dhabi
Tourism Hub: Dubai is famous for luxury tourism, shopping, and attractions like Burj Khalifa
Airports: Dubai International Airport (DXB) is one of the busiest in the world
Transport: World-class infrastructure, including Metro, highways, and futuristic projects
Key Landmarks & Attractions
Burj Khalifa – Tallest building in the world (828m)
Palm Jumeirah – Artificial island shaped like a palm tree
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – One of the largest mosques in the world
Dubai Mall & Abu Dhabi’s Louvre – Cultural and shopping hubs
Desert Safari & Ferrari World – Popular tourist activities
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