United Arab Emirates

About United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates occupies the southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula, where seven sheikhdoms joined in the early 1970s to form a single federation. The capital, Abu Dhabi, sits on a Persian Gulf island, while Dubai has become a byword for audacious architecture. Beyond the glittering coastal cities lie red dunes, ancient oases and the fringes of the vast Empty Quarter desert.

• ·When it opened in 2010, Dubai's Burj Khalifa became, at over 828 metres, the tallest structure humans had ever built.
• ·In Arabic, Abu Dhabi's name is usually translated as 'father of the gazelle.'
• ·Falcons are so prized in Emirati culture that the UAE issues them their own passports for air travel.

Mastery

1. Capital
2. Flag
3. Shape
4. Drop
5. Borders
6. Population
7. Landmark

Neighbours

• Oman
• Saudi Arabia