United Arab Emirates: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates on the eastern Arabian Peninsula, along the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Most of the land is sandy desert, with rocky mountains in the east. It is known for its modern cities, especially Dubai, and its record-breaking buildings.

About Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi city stands mainly on an island just off the Persian Gulf coast and is the capital of the largest of the seven emirates, also called Abu Dhabi. It is known for the white-domed Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum.

Fun facts about United Arab Emirates

1. The UAE is made up of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.
2. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, about 828 m tall, became the world's tallest building when it opened in 2010.
3. Palm Jumeirah in Dubai is a man-made island built in the shape of a giant palm tree.
4. Falcons are so treasured in the UAE that they can be issued their own passports to travel.
5. In February 2021, the UAE's Hope Probe went into orbit around Mars, the first Arab mission to reach the planet.
6. The Cultural Sites of Al Ain, with ancient tombs and oases, were the UAE's first UNESCO World Heritage Site.