Where is United Arab Emirates (UAE)?

The given United Arab Emirates location map shows that United Arab Emirates is located in the south-western part of Asia. The United Arab Emirates map also shows that it situated at the south-east end of Arabian Peninsula.

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Where is United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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  • Where is UAE Located?

    The United Arab Emirates is a country in Western Asia. United Arab Emirates is located in the Middle East. Map of United Arab Emirates illustrates that it shares its international boundaries with Oman in the east, Saudi Arabia in the south and south-west, and Qatar in the west. Besides, the Persian Gulf lies in the north and north-west part. However, the name United Arab Emirates is abbreviated as UAE. The climate type of UAE is arid.

    The capital city of United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi. However, the Dubai is more functional and global city of UAE. The government type of UAE is a federal, presidential, elected monarchy. Furthermore, the UAE is in fact a federation of seven absolute monarchies: i.e. the Emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras al-Khaimah, and Umm al-Qaiwain. The head of Abu Dhabi is President of the United Arab Emirates; whereas, the head of Dubai is the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates. UAE is a member of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, and also a member state of the Arab League. Besides, it is also a member of the United Nations, the OPEC, the Organization of the Islamic Conference, and the World Trade Organization. The economy of the country is largely depends upon the oil reserves. It is sixth largest oil reserves country of the world.

    United Arab Emirates Information & Facts:

    ContinentAsia
    RegionWestern Asia
    UAE Lat Long23.4241° N, 53.8478° E
    CapitalAbu Dhabi
    Largest cityDubai
    Official languagesArabic
    Neighboring CountriesIran, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
    Religion (2010)76% Islam (official), 12.7% Christianity, 7.5% Hinduism, 1.8% Buddhism, 1% Othe, 1% None
    Demonym(s)Emirati
    Area Total83,600 km2 (32,300 sq mi) (114th)
    Area Water (%)negligible
    Population 2020 estimate9,890,400 (92nd)
    • Density99/km2 (256.4/sq mi) (110th)
    GDP (PPP) 2020 estimateUS$647.650 billion (34th)
    CurrencyUAE dirham (AED)
    Time zoneUTC+04:00 (United Arab Emirates Standard Time)
    Calling code971
    ISO 3166 codeAE
    GovernmentFederal elective constitutional monarchy
    • PresidentKhalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
    • Prime Minister & Vice PresidentMohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
    • Speaker of the Federal National CouncilSaqr Ghobash
    LegislatureFederal National Council
    Major AirportDubai International Airport
    Major portsKhalifa Port, Zayed Port, Port Jebel Ali, Port Rashid, Port Khalid,
    Port Saeed, and Port Khor Fakkan.
    Internet TLD.ae (امارات.)

    7 Emirates of the United Arab Emirates

    EmirateCapitalPopulationArea Date joined the UAE
    Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi2,784,49067340 km2 (26000 sq mi)2 December 1971
    AjmanAjman504,846259 km2 (100 sq mi)2 December 1971
    DubaiDubai4,177,0593885 km2 (1500 sq mi)2 December 1971
    FujairahFujairah152,0001165 km2 (450 sq mi)2 December 1971
    Ras Al KhaimahRas Al Khaimah416,6001684 km2 (650 sq mi)10 February 1972
    SharjahSharjah2,374,1322590 km2 (1000 sq mi)2 December 1971
    Umm Al QuwainUmm Al Quwain72,000777 km2 (300 sq mi)2 December 1971

    Top Tourist Destinations, and Places to Visit in UAE

    Top Places to Visit in UAE are Burj Khalifa, The Hajar Mountains, Sheikh Zayed Mosque Abu Dhabi, Sharjah Arts Museum, Beaches, Bastakiya, Jebel Hafeet, Dubai Creek Dhow Ride, Al Bidyah Mosque, Sharjah Museum of Islamic Education, Souks, Dubai Miracle Garden, Louvre Abu Dhabi, IMG Worlds of Adventure, Dubai Parks & Resorts, The Lost Chambers Aquarium, Atlantis, Ski Dubai, Fly Dubai, Wild Wadi Waterpark, Dubai Autodrome, Moreeb Dune, National Auto Museum, Saadiyat Island Cultural District, The Desert