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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

United Arab Emirates - UAE

United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates can be abbreviated to the UAE or shorted to The Emirates

Nationals of the UAE are called Emiraties

The population is approximately 4 million

The flag contains the Pan-Arab colours red, green, white and black, which symbolize Arabian unity

The colours also have the following meanings:

Green: fertilityWhite: neutralityBlack: PetroleumRed: strength and bravery

UAE

In 1971 the UAE was established when the British rulers withdrew

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the ruler

The UAE is made up of 7 Emirates

Abu DhabiDubaiSharjahUm Al QuwainFujairah Ajman Ras Al Khaimah

The capital is Abu Dhabi, which is also the state's centre of political, industrial, and cultural activities

Building a nation

Between his accession in 1971 and his death in 2004 Sheikh Zayed transformed the UAE to an oil-rich developed nation

Abu Dhabi has 95% of the UAE oil reserves

It has 9% of the world oil

The UAE has 5% of the world natural gas reserves

Bedouin CulturePrior to 1960 the majority of UAE inhabitants were Bedouin

Bedu is the Arabic word from which the name Bedouin is derived

It means "inhabitant of the desert"

The Bedouin are a nomadic people who move from oasis to oasis raising camels, sheep or goats

Bedouin Culture in UAE todayIn most present day Arabic restaurants and hotels a majlis (or meeting place) is present

This practice has been handed down from the Bedouin chieftain of olden times

Pearl IndustryDiving for pearls was an occupation for many in the first half of the 20th century

It is estimated that 1,200 pearling boats were engaged in the trade during the summer months in search of pearl-bearing oysters (lulu)

Islam is the official religion of the UAE

Friday is the holy day, most people will visit a mosque to pray

A Muslim can pray up to 5 times a day

The UAE constitution allows people to follow any religionReligion

Subtropical-arid with hot summers and warm winters.Hottest months are July and AugustClimate