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UAE came into existence in 1971 as a result of the unification of seven self-governing
sheik-ruled emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah
and Umm al-Qaiwain. Before the Unification it was known as Trucial Oman. This
Middle Eastern country is situated in south east of the Arabian Peninsula in
Southwest Asia on the Persian Gulf. Although 90% of UAE is desert land it is
an oil rich country. The official religion of UAE is Islam and Muslim population
constitutes around 96% of the total population. But UAE is tolerant to other
religions of the world and many churches exist in the country. There is also
a Hindu temple in Dubai. These facts and its cultural heritage have made UAE
a second home to many Asian communities. The expatriate population in UAE is
estimated to be more than 3 million.
The growth of the tourism industry in UAE has been phenomenal over the years
and is often regarded as one of the fastest growing. Tourist destinations. Due
to its developed infrastructure, tolerant culture, safe environment, world-class
hotel and hospitable industry and soothing climate, UAE has attracted both leisure
and business travelers across the world.
Some basic information on UAE:
Capital: Abu Dhabi. It is also the largest of all the seven emirates
of the UAE.
Population: According to the 2005 census of the UAE the population of
the country is-4,100,695.
Currency: Dirham
Government: Federal Constitutional Monarchy
Area: 83,600sq.km
GDP: $ 162.3 billion
Per Capita Income: $27,957
Language: Arabic, English and others.
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