Formation
Dec 2, 1971
Dec 2, 1971
Abu Dhabi
9.365 million (2021)
A country in the Middle East that is located at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is boarded by Oman and Saudi Arabia. It is an elective monarchy formed from a federation of seven emirates.
The falcon is the UAE's national symbol while the Arabian oryx is the country's national animal. It is home to the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The UAE has received criticism from rights organizations for the treatment of migrant and domestic workers.