Hello fellows! Here’s another blog on the series “KNOW OUR WORLD”. In this blog we’ll discuss the most touristic and worldwide famous the United Arab Emirates i.e. UAE.
The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates on the eastern side of the Arabian peninsula, at the entrance to the Persian Gulf.
Major Statistics:
Let’s have a look at some important aspects:
- Official Name: United Arab Emirates
- Capital city: Abu Dhabi
- 7 Emirates of the UAE: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain.
- Religion: Muslims 76%, Christians 19%.
- National Anthem: Ishy Bilady “Long live my Nation”.
- Language: Arabic.
- Currency: Dirhams.
- National Flower: Tribulus immense.
- National Animal: Arabian oryx.
- National Bird: Golden falcon.
- National Flag:
The UAE flag consists of four colours, Green white, black, and red. All four of which stand for Arabian unity. Green refers to goodness and agriculture, abundant throughout the country. White refers to peace. Red refers to power and sovereignty.
- National Day: 2 December.
Geography:
The UAE is located in the Middle East, on the Western Asian continent. The UAE shares borders with two countries: Saudi Arabia and Oman. The United Arab Emirates are situated on the Arabian peninsula and border the Persian Gulf.
Polity:
Federation of monarchies, there are no political parties in the emirates.
- Current King: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and ruler of the Emirate of Dubai.
- First king: Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Some interesting facts:
- The UAE’s national airline is called ‘Emirates’.
- The highest mountain of the UAE is Jabal Yibir.
- Al-Ain is known as one of the world’s oldest settlements.
- Dubai is home to the world’s highest building, Burj Khalifa with 829 m/ 2722 ft. in height.
- Ferrari World Themepark in Abu Dhabi is the world’s fastest rollercoaster.
- The Gold Souk is the largest gold market in the world.
- The UAE has a literacy rate of 93%.
- The UAE is a federal presidential elected monarchy.
- Dubai International Airport, is, in fact, the largest airport terminal in the world.
- The Burj Al Arab is the world’s first seven-star hotel and is considered one of the most luxurious in the world
We’ll keep updating such blogs to help you in your preparation for competitive exams like SSC CHSL, NET JRF etc. Such interesting facts would add up to your knowledge & will give a better understanding.
In the next blog, we’ll discuss some interesting facts about “Australia“. All the best.
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