The United Arab Emirates is a Muslim country in southwest Asia, in the east of the Arabian Peninsula. From the west and south it borders with, in the south- and north-east - with. The shores of the UAE are washed by the waters of the Persian and Oman Gulfs. The area of \u200b\u200bthe country is 83,600 sq. km, population - about 9.27 million people, capital - Abu Dhabi. The shape of the UAE resembles a rhino horn. The northern coast is located in the vicinity of the Persian Gulf. In the northwest, only 50 km, is located.
Most of the UAE is occupied by deserts that lie near the borders of Rub al-Khali, the world's largest sandy desert located in the southeast of Saudi Arabia. The shores of the United Arab Emirates are covered with salt, while the north and east of the country are rich in greenery and picturesque mountain landscapes. Much of the UAE's vegetation is the result of a government program.
The climate of the country is dry and tropical. Winter temperatures average + 16–20 ° С, summer temperatures up to + 35–40 ° С, maximum - up to +50 ° С. In the desert, night temperatures drop to + 5–8 ° С. There is very little precipitation: only 10 to 20 mm per year, in mountainous areas more - up to 200 mm. It rains mainly in winter, but very irregularly. Often there is no rain for several months. At the same time, the air humidity can be very high and often change due to complex atmospheric processes at the border of dry hot air masses of deserts and moist winds from the ocean. Periods of dry winds are often followed by periods of fog, which cover the cities with a thick veil. This is typical mainly for the off-season.
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Where is the UAE on the world map?
UAE (United Arab Emirates) is a Middle East state located in the southwestern part of Asia in the northeast of the Arabian Peninsula.
Interactive map of the UAE with cities and resorts
Each of the seven emirates included in the UAE, to a greater or lesser extent, can be called a separate resort. Dubai is the most famous and fast-growing emirate that attracts more and more tourists every year.
The federal state of the UAE consists of seven emirates, each of them actually represents a full-fledged state, namely an absolute monarchy. Emirates of the UAE include Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Fujairah.
Geographical location of the UAE
Territory of the UAE
The state covers an area of \u200b\u200b83,600 square kilometers - the 114th indicator in the world. Much of the UAE is home to the Rub Al Khali Desert, which is crisscrossed in places by rolling dunes. In the east, there are rocky plateaus, giving way to the Al Hajar mountain range, the highest point of which is Mount Yibir, its height is 1527 meters above sea level. The Emirates has a large-scale state program for landscaping areas.
UAE borders
The UAE shares borders in the west and south with Saudi Arabia, in the southeast with Oman and in the northeast with the Omani semi-enclave of Musandam and its complete enclave of Madha. The emirates are washed by the waters of the Oman and Persian Gulfs. The northern coast of the UAE and Iran is divided by the Persian Gulf.
The UAE (United Arab Emirates) consists of seven emirates, which are characterized as separate mini-states with an absolute monarchy, which can be seen on the map of the country. Each emirate is ruled by an emir; it has its own laws and orders, which may differ slightly from the laws of neighboring emirates.
The map shows that the UAE is located in the southeastern part of Asia, namely in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. The state borders on Oman and Saudi Arabia and is washed by the waters of the Persian and Oman Gulfs.
The UAE is famous not only among tourists who come here on vacation, but also for its huge reserves of oil. Emirates is the richest state, where the emirs have beautiful palaces, collections of elite and rare cars.
The Emirates occupy the 116th place in the world in terms of area. The largest city in the UAE is Dubai. The date December 2, 1971 marks the day of independence from Great Britain.
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Where is the UAE on the world map. Detailed map of the UAE in Russian online. Satellite map of UAE with cities and resorts, roads, streets and houses. The UAE is a country in Asia, which is located in the northeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula.
The capital of the UAE is Abu Dami, the official language is Arabic, but Hindi and Urdu are more widespread among the population, and in large and resort cities, residents speak English. The UAE is washed by the Oman and Persian Gulfs. Most of the territory of the state is covered by deserts and salt marshes with oases on which acacias and palms grow. There are wide sandy beaches on the shores of the bays.
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United Arab Emirates - Wikipedia:
Population of the UAE - 9 269 612 people (2016 y.)
Capital of the UAE - Abu Dhabi
UAE phone code - 971
Internet domains in the UAE - .ae
Language used in the UAE - Arabic
IN UAE summer reigns 365 days a year, the country's climate is tropical. Precipitation in the form of rain does not occur frequently, usually in winter. In winter, the average temperature fluctuates between +13 ... + 23 C. Summer in the UAE is very hot, dry, the maximum temperatures in July and August can reach + 40 C.
Partly sights interesting cities such as the official capital Abu Dhabi, the modern tourist and cultural city of Dubai and Ajaman - the residence of the emir. In Abu Dhabi, travelers can see the Bedouin camp, where you can get acquainted with the recreated life of this ancient people, as well as the Kornichi district, where the most beautiful buildings, streets, fountains and parks are located.
IN Dubai of architectural and historical sights are Sheikh's Palace, an ancient fortress, wind towers and Jumeirah Mosque. Also in Dubai there is a zoo and a unique water park with artificial waves. In Ajaman, it is worth seeing an old mosque, a watchtower and an exhibition of artifacts from past centuries in the national museum.
Holidays in the UAE is the youngest and at the same time one of the most prestigious countries for summer vacations. The main beach resorts in the UAE are Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
What to see in the UAE:
Burj Khalifa, Dubai Singing Fountain, Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai Mall, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis Hotel, Dubai Metro, Ski Dubai, Dubai Museum, Dubai Amusement Park, DreamLand Water Park, Ancient Julfar City, Ajman National Museum, Jebel Jays Mountain, Ras Al Khaimah Watchtowers, Saadiyat Island, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Gold Souk.
Federal Supreme Court Is the highest body of the judiciary. As in any modern civilized state, in the UAE the judiciary is separated from the executive.
The Federal Supreme Court is composed of five judges appointed by the Supreme Council. Judges determine the constitutionality of federal laws and arbitrate disputes between the emirates and disputes between the federal government and the emirates.
Such a system of government may seem authoritarian, but it is natural for the Emiratis, a result of the country's history.
History
As early as 8000 years ago, an ancient civilization arose on the territory of the modern UAE - the culture of Umm an-Nar. The climate was then much milder, which made it possible to fully develop agriculture. Over time, desertification occurred and the ancient culture died out.
Until the 12th century, there were no large settlements, the area was inhabited by nomads, fishermen from the coast and a few inhabitants of oases. In 632, on the territory of the modern emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, one of the most important battles of the “War with the Apostates” took place - the Battle of Daba.
Since the 12th century, port cities have flourished, the emirates participate in the developed trade network of the Indian Ocean, and cultural and commodity exchange flourishes. In the 16th century, the Portuguese came to the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf, capturing part of the ports.
In the 17th century, Portugal loses its power, the Dutch gain control over the Persian Gulf. In the 18th century, they were replaced by the British. For a long time, the emirates fell under British influence and partial control.
Read the detailed story in our large and interesting article “”.
Who lives in the UAE
Now (note: the article was written in 2017), only 10% of the population are indigenous Arabs (citizens). The rest are temporary workers from India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Iran, Egypt and other countries.
Their relationship is complex, as we wrote about in detail in the article "".
Laws
The UAE has a very complex legal system, but also very interesting, it is a unique fusion of Islamic and Anglo-Saxon legal traditions.
Each emirate chooses for itself - to have its own judicial system or to join the federal one. At the moment (note: the article was written in 2017), only Dubai and Ras al-Khaimah have their own judicial systems.
Sharia does not have the status of a law in the UAE, but the country's legislation is largely based on Sharia law. There are Sharia courts in the country that deal with cases of divorce, guardianship, and family disputes. Secular courts deal with criminal and administrative matters.
The UAE uses Islamic forms of punishment. For example, flogging is used, several dozen people receive such sentences a year. Stoning as a form of the death penalty is legalized, although it is now almost never used.
Much that we are already accustomed to is prohibited and punishable in the UAE:
Sexually suggestive verbal abuse can be punishable by imprisonment or 80 lashes;
Abortion is punishable, up to 1 year in prison and up to 10,000 dirhams in fines;
Apostasy from Islam is punishable by death;
Homosexuality is punishable by imprisonment - up to 12 years in prison;
You can go to jail for drunk driving or even for drinking in a public place, as we talked about in the article "".
An interesting fact is that crime in the UAE is very young. According to statistics in 2015, about 40% of all offenses were committed by minors (persons under 18).