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The name «Arabia» typically heralds exotic images of desert, sand dunes, oasis, camels, and perfumes. Yes, but there's a great deal more to UAE than the world dreams of.

United Arab Emirates stretches across 83,000 sq km and has Qatar , Saudi Arabia and Oman as its close neighbors.

UAE is a constitutional federation of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi , Dubai , Sharjah, Ajman , Umm al-Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah . Abu Dhabi is the capital and largest city of the UAE federation, which was formally established on 2 December 1971 .

Four-fifths of the UAE is desert. Yet the country exposes contrasting landscapes - from awe-inspiring dunes to rich oasis, precipitous rock mountains to fertile plains and lush greenery. The cities are characterized by modern architecture and upscale technology co-existing with tradition and culture.

UAE was named as a favourite country in a survey carried out at the three-day Worldwide Exhibition for Incentive Travel, Meetings and events (IMEX 2005), which was recently held in Frankfurt .

UAE is one of the world's fastest growing tourist destinations and has all the right ingredients for an unforgettable holiday: sun, sand, sea, sports, impressive shopping malls, top-class hotels and restaurants, and above all, a safe and welcoming environment. So, let's say «Marhaba» (welcome) to UAE!

United Arab Emirates Capital: Abu Dhabi Location: Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia Population: 3.5 million approx. Industries: Oil, natural gas, agriculture, and fishing. Currency: Arab Emirates Dirhams - AED Climate: desert; cooler in eastern mountains. Language: Arabic is the official language. English is widely used in business and social life.