GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
United Arab Emirates
The UAE is a federation of seven emirates on southeastern Arabia. Abu Dhabi is the federal capital, while Dubai is a separate emirate and major commercial city.
Fast Facts
- The seven emirates are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras al Khaimah, Umm al Quwain and Ajman.
- Fujairah faces the Gulf of Oman outside Hormuz.
- Jebel Ali is a major port and industrial district near Dubai; reports about the wider Jebel Ali gas discovery describe a separate resource occurrence.
Connected lessons
- United Arab EmiratesCountry profile
Geographical connections
- Saudi ArabiaBorders
- OmanBorders