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    United Arab Emirates

    Which water body can be found to the north of the UAE?The United Arab Emirates (kaushik_twin)

      The Persian Gulf. The Persian Gulf is one of the most travelled water bodies in the world as all the oil tankers from Iran, Iraq etc. travel via it.

    Which airline, one of the most profitable in the world, has its base in Dubai?The United Arab Emirates (kaushik_twin)

      Emirates. Al Itihad is the national airline of the UAE. It flies out of Abu Dhabi. Gulf Air is a Middle Eastern airline owned by a large variety of states. Al Arabia is a low budget airline flying out of Sharjah.

    What was the name of the UAE before independence?The United Arab Emirates (kaushik_twin)

      Trucial States. The UAE won independence from the British in the 1970's and since then has progressed very fast to become the commercial and shopping hub of the Middle East.

    What resource is the economy of the UAE based upon?The United Arab Emirates (kaushik_twin)

      Oil. Although the economy of the country is based on oil, Dubai's economy is based mainly on tourism and shopping.

    What is the population of the UAE?United Arab Emirates (gimbo)

      2.3 million.

    What is the name given to a pair of gigantic islands built off the shore of Dubai?The United Arab Emirates (kaushik_twin)

      The Palm. The Palm, dubbed the "Eight Wonder of the world", are two huge islands built in the shape of Palms arching away from the mainland, stretching for miles into the sea.

    What is the currency of the UAE?United Arab Emirates (gimbo)

      Dirham.

    What is the commercial capital of the UAE?The United Arab Emirates (kaushik_twin)

      Dubai. Dubai is renowned the world over for its shopping malls, its restaurants and hotels.

    What is the capital of the UAE?United Arab Emirates (gimbo)

      Abu Dhabi.

    What is the area of the UAE in square miles?United Arab Emirates (gimbo)

      29,000 square miles.

    What is name of the range of mountains found on the UAE's border with Oman?The United Arab Emirates (kaushik_twin)

      Hajar Mountains. The Hajar Mountains are home to beautiful wadis and pools. They are one of the most scenic spots in the UAE.

    What does UAE stand for?United Arab Emirates (gimbo)

      United Arab Emirates.

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