The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country located in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. Due to its advantageous geographical position on the coast of the Persian Gulf, the UAE plays an important role in the economy and politics of the Middle East.
Geographical coordinates and area
The UAE is located between 22° and 26° north latitude and 51° and 56° east longitude. The total area of the country is about 83,600 km². Despite its relatively small territory, the country has a diverse landscape - from sand dunes and rocky deserts to modern megacities and coastlines.
Neighboring countries and coastline
The UAE borders:
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in the south and west - with Saudi Arabia;
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in the east - with Oman.
The northern and northeastern parts of the country are washed by the waters of the Persian Gulf, and a small section of the coast to the east - by the Gulf of Oman. The country shares a maritime border with Iran, making it a key hub for maritime trade in the region.
Administrative divisions and major cities
The UAE consists of seven emirates, each with its own ruling dynasty:
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Abu Dhabi is the largest emirate by area and the capital of the country;
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Dubai is an economic and tourist center known for its skyscrapers and innovations;
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Sharjah is a cultural center with numerous museums;
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Ajman, Umm al-Quwain, Ras al-Khaimah, and Fujairah are smaller emirates, but also actively developing and interesting for tourism.
Climate and nature
The climate of the UAE is arid subtropical, with very hot summers and mild winters. Summer temperatures can exceed 45°C, especially in desert areas. Winters are mild and comfortable for travel. The country's nature is represented mainly by desert landscapes, mountain ranges in the emirate of Fujairah and coastal areas with white beaches and clean water.
The UAE is one of the largest economic and tourist centers of the Middle East. The country's prosperity is based on oil and gas, but in recent decades the UAE has been actively developing tourism, finance, technology and logistics. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations among tourists from Ukraine due to their high level of service, modern resorts and shopping.
Tours to the UAE from Ukraine
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