- Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It became the capital after the country’s independence in 1971.
- It is the largest of seven emirates that comprise the UAE. The other six are Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Qaiwain.
- The ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahayan, is also the first president of the UAE.
- Abu Dhabi is one of the world’s most modern and progressive cities.
- Abu Dhabi is also one of the wealthiest states of the world. However, before the discovery of oil in the region, it was the poorest of sheikhdoms.
- Abu Dhabi has about 70 per cent of the UAE’s wealth.
- Abu Dhabi city lies on a T-shaped island that juts into the Persian Gulf from the western coast.
- As far as geography of Abu Dhabi is concerned, the emirate is bordered by Saudi Arabia and Oman, and has a total area of 82,880 square kilometers. Abu Dhabi’s coastline extends to about 1,318 kilometers.
- Most of the citizens in Abu Dhabi wear the national dress. Women wear the full length black abba and men wear the long white robe or dishdasha.
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