The United Arab Emirates, or UAE, is a country on the Arabian Peninsula. It was founded in 1971 when 6 emirates joined together, and in 1972 Ras Al Khaimah became the 7th emirate. The UAE has a total land area of about 71,000 square kilometers and a population of around 11.5 million people in 2025.

The official language is Arabic, and Islam is the official religion. English is widely spoken in daily life and business. The UAE is known for its modern cities, fast development, and also for keeping its cultural traditions.

• Area: 67,340 km²

• Population: about 3.8 million

• Covers around 87% of the UAE’s total land

• Capital of the UAE and political center

• Richest emirate in oil and gas

• Landmarks: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi

• Area: 4,114 km²

• Population: about 3.5 million

• Famous worldwide for tourism, trade, and business

• Economy focused on finance, trade, and tourism, less on oil

• Landmarks: Burj Khalifa (tallest building in the world), Palm Jumeirah

• Area: 2,590 km²

• Population: about 1.8 million

• Known as the cultural capital of the UAE

• UNESCO title: Cultural Capital of the Arab World

• Many museums and universities

• Only emirate with coastlines on both the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman

• Area: 259 km²

• Population: about 226,000

• Smallest emirate in size

• Important port and free trade zones

• Known for calm lifestyle and long beaches

• Area: 720 km²

• Population: about 72,000

• Least populated emirate

• Rich in mangroves, islands, and fishing traditions

• Attraction: Dreamland Aqua Park

• Area: 2,486 km²

• Population: about 400,000

• Diverse landscape: mountains, desert, and beaches

• Home to Jebel Jais, the highest mountain in the UAE (1,934 m)

• Known for adventure tourism and agriculture

• Area: 1,450 km²

• Population: about 256,000

• Only emirate fully on the Gulf of Oman

• Important for shipping and oil transport

• Known for beaches, Hajar Mountains, and Fujairah Fort