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Fun fact 2 about United Arab Emirates

2nd century BCE era jar found in Mleiha Archaeological site in Sharjah
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The earliest Christian site in the UAE, dating back to the seventh century, was discovered on Sir Bani Yas Island.

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United Arab Emirates

Population
11.5M
Area
83,600 km²
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Continent
Asia
86th most populous country in the world

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), also known simply as the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, situated at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal semi-constitutional monarchy made up of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi serving as its national capital.

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Photo: Ángel M. Felicísimo from Mérida, España · CC BY 2.0