Introduction
Continent
Geographical boundary
Population
Major natural
Main Export Resources
Transportation networks
Major Nature Based Tourist Destinations
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Welcome to United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi Al- Ain Dubai Ras -Al Kaimah Fujairah Umm- Al Quwain Hatta Ajman Sharjah
Contents: Introduction Continent Geographical boundary Population Major natural Main Export Resources Transportation networks Major Nature Based Tourist Destinations
Introduction United Arab Emirates comprises 7 emirates Capital: Abu Dhabi UAE has made its mark upon history as one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Dubai as the business center of the “Middle East.” Main Religion: Islam Climate: Sub-Tropical (15-48 degree)
United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates is located on which continents? Located : Saudi Arabia & a number of other Middle Eastern states on it's own tectonic plate, which lies between the African, Asian & European plates. Recognized as being part of the Asian continent in the Arabian Gulf .
Geographical boundary of UAE Small country in the continent of Asia. Part of the Asian continent in the Arabian Gulf. Situated on the Arabian peninsula in the south east, south of Qatar & Bahrain & bordering Oman & Saudi Arabia. Located in The Northern hemisphere.
What is the population of the United Arab Emirates? Population in UAE is around 7,000,000 people -10 % locals -22 % Arabs from other countries 60% Asian (Indians , Pakistanis, Filipinos ) the rest ; from other countries. Abu Dhabi was more populous than Dubai up until 2008, after which Dubai had a higher population & holds 3 million people .
Major Natural Resources Mountains Hatta Mountain Hatta Fujairah Mountain, Fujairah Al- Ain Mountain
Water Bodies No rivers or lakes in the UAE, but underground water deposits are found at several desert oases, inc. Al ‘ Ain & Liwa . Renewable water supplies of freshwater is low due to low rainfall & high evaporation. Ocean desalination plants produce water for drinking and industrial purposes. Flora & Fauna of the UAE Dubai Miracle Garden contains 45 Millions flowers UAE National Bird Agriculture of Date Palm in Al- Ain Arabian Oryx Arabian Leopard
Marine Life : Dolphins, Several Bird Species SeaTurtle,Fishes (South of Abu Dhabi City) Camel: Traditional & Culture of the Arabs Integral part of desert life- But hunting expeditions also provided the ideal setting for tribal sheikhs to tour their area & connect with the people. Falconry
Main Export Resources Oil & Gas(Abu Dhabi) World's most reliable producers & exporters of crude oil. 2013- Middle East & North Africa region's 4 th largest producer, after Saudi Arabia, Iraq & Kuwait. World's 7 th largest proved reserves of both oil & natural gas. World’s 8 th biggest oil producer. 5 th largest net oil exporter, with only Russia, Saudi Arabia & Iraq. UAE's crude oil exports: more than 2 million barrels per day. Estimated natural gas reserves amount : 3% of the world’s total-Abu Dhabi possessing the largest share. Other mineral resources include modest deposits of chrome , iron, copper & uranium .
Palm Dates The Palm Atlantis Island, Jumeirah , Dubai, UAE Dubai Duty Free DUBAI - owns a 3 rd of the world’s trade of dates & ranking 1 st in exports. Date Palm Festival in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi company- export UAE dates to 14 more countries.
Dubai Desert Safari Morning Desert Safari | Evening Desert Safari | Dinner in the Desert | Overnight Safari | Private Safari Dune Bashing, Camel Safari, Sand Ski/board, Shisha , BBQ Dinner , Belly Dancing Major Nature Based Tourist Destinations
The City of Abu Dhabi Ferrari World - Grand Prix(F1) Abu Dhabi Landmarks Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Dubai MAP
Transportation networks Private Car Luxury Police Cars
Water Taxi Taxi Limousine Private- Abra Ladies Driver
Metro Fastest & cheapest means of transport in UAE
Bus in UAE SuperBus-(Electric) Helicopter
Air Travel Emirates airline is the biggest of the national airlines of the UAE & is owned by Dubai . Etihad Airways is the 2 nd largest National Airline & is owned by Abu Dhabi . Other airlines are flyDubai , Air Arabia, RAK Airways and Royal Jet. Dubai is investing heavily in developing the reach of its airline Emirates. Hope: to develop Dubai's air transportation industry to the point that passengers from any city can fly direct to Dubai. A-380 Private Suite