United Arab Emirates
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- An emirate is a type of province of a country governed by a member of the elite, ruling class, such as a sheik or an emir.
- An emir is a noble title for a monarch. In Arabic, “emir” can have the meaning of “prince.
- The United Arab Emirates is a country of seven more or less independent emirates, each governed by a sheikh or emir. In addition to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, there are four other (lesser-known) emirates: Ajman, Umm Al Qaywayn, Fujeirah and Ras al-Khaimah.
- Like many other oil states, the United Arab Emirates is a bizarre mix between modern buildings (especially in Dubai and Abu Dhabi), capitalism and Islam.
- You drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in about 2 hours.
- Extra special about the United Arab Emirates are the artificial islands in the shape of a palm and the world.
- Abu Dhabi and Dubai are the most densely populated, especially Dubai has a worldly feel.
- About 90% of the population consists of expats and life is quite pricey partly because of this.
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