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Geography >Flags - National

UAE

is the international car registration for

United Arab Emirates

Geography >Car Registrations

The United Arab Emirates

has the capital

Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates, UAE, had settlements as far back as the Late Stone Age (5500 BC). The first oil concessions were granted in 1939 but it was not until 14 years later that oil was discovered. Abu Dhabi began exporting crude oil in 1962 and with revenues growing steadily as oil production increased, became the richest emirate from being the poorest.

Geography >Capitals

United Arab Emirates

was formerly known as

Trucial Oman

Geography >Old Countries

The United Arab Emirates

uses the

Dirham

Emirati dirham (AED)

Geography >Currencies

Arabic

is an official language of

The United Arab Emirates

Language >Official Languages

.ae

internet domain is used by

United Arab Emirates

Geography >Internet Domains

United Arab Emirates

has the anthem

Ishy Bilady

Long Live my Homeland

Geography >National and Regional Anthems

United Arab Emirates

is governed by a

Federal Presidential Elected Monarchy

Also known as a federal, presidential, absolute monarchy. The United Arab Emirates is a constitutional federation of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Qaiwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. The federal system of government includes a Supreme Council, a Cabinet, or Council of Ministers, a parliamentary body, the Federal National Council, & an independent judiciary, at the head of which is the Federal Supreme Court.

Geography >Governments

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahayan

is Head of State of

United Arab Emirates

Since 2014

Geography >Heads of State

Dubai Land

is situated in

United Arab Emirates

Dubai

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United Arab Emirates