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    The document provides 30 facts about the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in brief paragraphs. It details that the UAE is a federation of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi as its capital. It has over 200 nationalities as part of its population. Iconic landmarks include the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest building in the world, and the Burj Al Arab hotel. The UAE also has achievements in space exploration.

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    The document provides 30 facts about the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in brief paragraphs. It details that the UAE is a federation of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi as its capital. It has over 200 nationalities as part of its population. Iconic landmarks include the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest building in the world, and the Burj Al Arab hotel. The UAE also has achievements in space exploration.

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    30 Facts about the UAE 30 Facts about the UAE

    The UAE’s national anthem, The UAE is a federation made


    ‘Ishy Bilady’ was originally up of seven emirates:
    instrumental in 1971.
    Abu Dhabi,Dubai,Sharjah,
    Dr. Aref Al Sheikh wrote
    Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman,
    the words to the anthem in
    Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah
    1986.

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    The seven stars on the UAE The population of the


    coat of arms represent the UAE is made up of
    seven emirates. over 200 nationalities.

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    The falcon is the UAE’s The national tree of the UAE


    national symbol. Falconry is is the Ghaf tree. This plant
    art for Emiratis. species is indigenous to the
    UAE and is illegal to cut down.

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    The national fruit of the UAE The Arabian oryx is the


    are dates, which grow on national animal of the UAE.
    palm trees throughout the In 2011 it was reclassified
    nation. from an ‘endangered’ species
    to ‘vulnerable’.

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    Pearl diving was once the The Burj Khalifa, located in


    most important industry and Dubai, is the world’s tallest
    main source of income for building at a height of 828
    the UAE. meters.

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    The shape of the Burj Khalifa The Burj Al Arab’s shape is


    is inspired by the Spider Lily designed to resemble the sail
    (Hymenocallis littoralis), a of a boat.
    regional desert flower.

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    The Burj Al Arab is the The colours of the UAE flag each
    world’s first seven-star hotel have their own meaning:
    and is considered one of the The red stripe on the UAE flag
    most luxurious in the world. represents hardiness, bravery,
    strength and courage.
    The green stripe on the UAE flag
    represents hope, joy, optimism
    and love.
    The white stripe on the UAE flag
    represents peace and honesty.
    The black stripe on the UAE flag
    represents the defeat of enemies
    and strength of mind.

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    The UAE was founded by the The UAE has more than one
    late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan royal family.
    Al Nahyan, known as ‘the A different royal family rules
    father of the nation’. each of the seven emirates in
    the UAE.

    Fujairah Ajman Adu Dhabi Dubai

    Umm Al Ras Al Sharjah


    Quwain Khaimah

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    The Emirati Dirham is the The UAE’s highest peak is


    official currency of the UAE, Jebel Jais, it stands at
    it is abbreviated as ‘AED’. 1,934m above sea level.

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    The world’s longest zip line Ferrari World theme park


    is in Ras Al Khaimah. It in Abu Dhabi is home to the
    starts from the top of Jebel world’s fastest rollercoaster.
    Jais and ends at the foot
    of the Hajar Mountains,
    spanning 2.8km.

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    The Dubai Mall Aquarium Sharjah was awarded with


    tank, with a capacity of 10 the title of UNESCO ‘Cultural
    million litres, is the largest Capital of the Arab World’ in
    suspended aquarium in 1998.
    the world.

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    In 2009 the UAE became the The Yas Marina Circuit in


    first country in the Middle Abu Dhabi is the venue for
    East to host the FIFA Club the Abu Dhabi Formula 1
    World Cup tournament. Grand Prix.

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    Umm Al Quwain is the Dubai has the largest


    smallest emirate by population of the seven
    population size. emirates in the UAE.

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    Abu Dhabi is the capital of Emirati astronaut Hazza Al


    the UAE. Mansouri was the first Arab
    astronaut to travel to the
    International Space Station
    on September 25th, 2019.

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    The UAE became the first The UAE’s National Day is


    Arab country to successfully celebrated on December
    enter the orbit of Mars’ with 2nd of each year and marks
    the Hope Probe on February when the emirates came
    9th, 2021. together into a federation.

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