Books with title United Arab Emirates

Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more!A desert land located along the east coast of the Arabian Peninsula, the area now known as the United Arab Emirates was once occupied mainly by groups of roaming nomads. Today, it is home to sprawling modern cityscapes, with luxurious accommodations that draw tourists and businesspeople from all around the world. Readers will find out how the United Arab Emirates has grown and changed over time. They will learn what life is like for the country's people, how its government is run, what the natural landscape is like, and much more.

The United Arab Emirates is a federation made up of seven small kingdoms--Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, al- Fujairah, and Ras al-Khaimah--located on the coast of the Arabian Peninsula. The UAE is considered one of the more liberal countries in the Gulf, and it has become a key ally of the United States and other Western nations.Though the UAE is small compared with its Arab neighbors, it has become important for several reasons, among them the oil controlled by the UAE and the strategic location it occupies along the Arabian Gulf, one of the world's major shipping lanes.

The United Arab Emirates is a country of achievements. The world's largest skyscraper, busiest international airport, and most robust set of manmade islands make the UAE a popular travel and business destination. Beyond such feats, ethnic diversity abounds in the UAE, with citizens of Asian, Indian, Iranian, Arab, and Western descent. Learn why so many have come to call the United Arab Emirates home in this fascinating read for curious students.

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The United Arab Emirates, a federation of seven separate emirates at the southern part of the Persian Gulf, became one of the world's wealthiest nations after oil discoveries in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. This book traces the geography, culture, and history of the country and its struggle to equitably share resources among its seven emirates.