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Official Name of United Arab Emirates: United Arab Emirates
Government type in United Arab Emirates: federation with specified powers delegated to the UAE federal government and other powers reserved to member emirates
Capital of United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi
Primary Language in United Arab Emirates: Arabic
Currency in United Arab Emirates: Emirati dirham

The Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast granted the UK control of their defense and foreign affairs in 19th century treaties. In 1971, six of these states - Abu Zaby, 'Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Ash Shariqah, Dubayy, and Umm al Qaywayn - merged to form the United Arab Emirates (UAE). They were joined in 1972 by Ra's al Khaymah. The UAE's per capita GDP is not far below those of leading West European nations. Its generosity with oil revenues and its moderate foreign policy stance have allowed the UAE to play a vital role in the affairs of the region. Strategic location along southern approaches to Strait of Hormuz, a vital transit point for world crude oil.

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» Abu Dhabi
» Ajman
» Al Ain
» Al Fujayrah
» Al Shasjah
» Al-Fujairah
» Atman
» Deira
» Dubai
» Jumeirah

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