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Umm Al Quwain

#1150 in World

United Arab Emirates

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© Peter Dowley from Dubai, United Arab EmiratesCC BY 2.0
Population
79K
Coordinates
25.5647, 55.5532
Category
cities

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Umm Al Quwain is the capital and largest city of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in the United Arab Emirates. The city is situated on the peninsula of Khor Al Bidiyah, with its nearest major cities being Sharjah to the southwest and Ras Al Khaimah to the northeast. The city's economy is primarily based on fishing and tourism, with some industrial activities and trade.

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