Abu Dhabi: Capital of U.A.E.
Abu Dhabi is the official capital of the State of U.A.E.. It was founded by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who served as the first president of U.A.E. and is known as the founding father of the state.
Geographically, the country of U.A.E. is located in Asia, specifically in the southwestern part of Arabian Peninsula. Abu Dhabi is located on the eastern side of Arabian Peninsula, bordered by the Arabian Gulf to the north and northwest. The state shares maritime borders with Qatar in the northwest and has land borders with Saudi Arabia to the south and west, as well as with Oman from the southeast. The UAE is located between latitudes 22 and 26.56° N and longitudes 51 and 56.25° E within the dry zone. It has an area of about 83.600 square kilometers and a population of about 9.7 million people according to the latest official statistics. Abu Dhabi represents the largest part of the U.A.E., accounting for 77.86% of the total land area.
The country of U.A.E. consists of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, um Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. The country's landscape is predominantly desert, covering 74% of its total area. However, it has diverse and contrasting natural features, ranging from the towering red sand dunes of Liwa to the oasis of Al Ain decorated with palm trees. Rugged mountains descend into fertile coastal plains. These mountains account for about 6.2% of the state land area. The territorial waters of the State of U.A.E. include more than 200 islands of diverse size, origin, composition and importance.
Establishment of the State of U.A.E.
The State of U.A.E. is a federal state founded on December 2, 1971. It is considered one of the most stable countries in the world, historically and recently, and has made remarkable progress in various economic, social and security fields. Faces.
culture
The State of U.A.E. prides itself on its rich cultural heritage that reflects the values and traditions of its people who have survived historical transformations. In this regard, one can explore the country's culture, customs, folklore, Emirati cuisine, and social life. In addition to archaeological sites of historical importance, along with the state's efforts to preserve this ancient cultural heritage.
economy
In the past, the region's economy relied heavily on oasis agriculture, fishing, the date trade, and pearl diving. However, the discovery of oil in the fifties of the last century led to a radical change in the economic structure of the state of U.A.E.. Strategic location, government spending, and diversification policies have helped the country's economic development. The government continues its efforts to transition to a knowledge-based economy by encouraging innovation and strengthening the regulatory framework for key sectors.
climate
The country of U.A.E. experiences a warm and sunny desert climate in winter and hot and humid weather in summer. The climate is relatively milder and less humid in the eastern mountains.
Official language
The official language of government institutions and bodies is the Arabic language, as stated in Article 7 of the Constitution of the State of U.A.E., which defines the Arabic language as the official language of the State. However, since there are more than 200 nationalities working or residing in the country, there are other commonly used languages such as English, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Nepali, Persian, Russian, Tagalog and other European languages.