UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

n. federation of kingdoms in the Persian Gulf area, group of oil-producing nations on the Arabian peninsula

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a Middle Eastern federation of seven states situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman and Saudi Arabia. The seven states, termed emirates, are Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain.
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Noun
1. a federation of seven Arab emirates on the eastern Arabian peninsula; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1971; rich in oil reserves
(hypernym) Asian country, Asian nation
(member-holonym) Arab League
(part-holonym) Arabian Peninsula, Arabia
(part-meronym) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates's capital

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Background The Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast granted the UK control of their defense and foreign affairs in 19th century treaties. In 1971, six of these states - Abu Zaby, 'Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Ash Shariqah, Dubayy, and Umm al Qaywayn - merged to form the United Arab Emirates (UAE). They were joined in 1972 by Ra's al Khaymah. The UAE's per capita GDP is on par with those of leading West European nations. Its generosity with oil revenues and its moderate foreign policy stance have allowed the UAE to play a vital role in the affairs of the region. Map of United Arab Emirates More about United Arab Emirates: People Geography Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Transnational Issues

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