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The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates on the eastern Arabian Peninsula, celebrated for its vast oil wealth, ultramodern cities, and role as a global business and tourism hub. Abu Dhabi serves as the federal capital and center of the oil industry, while Dubai is a major commercial and financial center with iconic skyscrapers and free-trade zones. Formed in 1971 from formerly separate sheikhdoms, the UAE has rapidly developed infrastructure, luxury tourism, and advanced technology, attracting a large expatriate population. The country’s landscapes range from expansive deserts and rocky mountains to coastal wetlands and fertile oases like Al-Ain. Arabic is the official language, Islam the predominant religion, and efforts in economic diversification complement the nation’s reliance on petroleum and natural gas. The national flag, red-white-black-green, symbolizes unity, strength, and the heritage of the Arab world.

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