7 emirates
Emirates of the United Arab Emirates
Facts: the map of the United Arab Emirates
- On the map
- 7 emirates
- Most neighbours
- Sharjah: 6
Fun facts: Emirates of the United Arab Emirates
- Abu Dhabi is the largest emirate, and its city is the country's capital.
- The federation was born on 2 December 1971; Ras al-Khaimah joined in February 1972.
- Fujairah is the only emirate with its whole coast on the Gulf of Oman, not the Persian Gulf.
- The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is 828 m tall: the tallest building in the world.
Test yourself
How many emirates does the United Arab Emirates have?
The United Arab Emirates is a federation of 7 emirates.
What is the biggest emirate in the United Arab Emirates?
Abu Dhabi.
What is the smallest emirate in the United Arab Emirates?
Ajman.
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The emirates of the United Arab Emirates
No flags or capitals: those are the answers!
- Abu Dhabi
- Ajman
- Dubai
- Fujairah
- Ras al-Khaimah
- Sharjah
- Umm al-Quwain