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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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Where UAE is located ?
The UAE lies at the heart of Arabian Gulf and surrounded from the
North and North west by the Gulf, from the west by Qatar and Saudi
Arabia and from the south by Sultanate of Oman and Saudi Arabia and
from the East by the Gulf of Oman and the Sultanate of Oman.
Area and Population
The Population of UAE is 2,800,000 according to 1996 survey, and its
area is 77,700 km2.
Capital : Abu Dhabi
Weather
Temperatures range from a low of 10 Degree to a high of 48 Degree.
The mean daily maximum is 24 Degree in January, rising to 41 Degree
in July.
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Language and Religion
Arabic is the official language of UAE. A large sector of the
population is well versed in English as a result of the presence of
mixture of other nationalities.
Islam is the official religion and mosques built in magnificent
Islamic architectural styles are all over country. There are also
some churches for Christians expatriates.
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Timing : +4GMT
Currency
The UAE Dirham (AED) is divided into 100 Fills. Notes are issued in
denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 Dhs.
coins in 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 Fills Dirham.
One US$1=3.68 approx.
Visas
Visitors, except GCC citizens, need an entry visa. The Airline
companies, Hotels, and UAE embassies abroad can issue this.
Visitors with Israeli stamps in their passports will be refused entry.
Electricity
220 Volts, AC 50 Hz (Northern states).
240 Volts, AC 50 Hz (Abu Dhabi).
Main cities :
Al Ain that belong to Abu Dhabi Emirate, Khorfakkan, Debbah, Kalbah,
Liwa and many more villages.
Culture
United Arab Emirates culture is firmly rooted in the Islamic traditions
of Arabia. Courtesy and hospitality are among the most highly prized
of virtues. And you are sure to be charmed by genuine warmth and
friendliness that greets the visitor. UAE society is marked by a high
degree of tolerance for difference lifestyles. Foreigners are free to
practice their own religion, alcohol is served in hotels and, provided
reasonable discretion is shown, the dress code is liberal. Women face
no discrimination and may drive and move around unescorted.
Despite rapid economic development in recent years,UAE remains close to
its heritage. Local citizens dress in traditional robes and head dresses.
Arab culture and folklore find expression in poetry, dancing songs
and traditional art. Weddings and other celebrations are colorful
occasions of feasting and music, and traditional sports such as falconry,
camel racing and Dhow racing at sea, continue to thrive.
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
consists of seven Emirates
Abu Dhabi :The Capital
Dubai
Sharjah
Ajman
Um Al Qawian
Ras Al Khaimah
Fujairah
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