United Arab Emirates, which was established as a federation on December 2, 1971
The United Arab Emirates, also known as the UAE or the Emirates, is a nation in the eastern section of the Arabian Peninsula that is situated on the Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf coasts, respectively. Seven emirates make up the United Arab Emirates, which was established as a federation on December 2, 1971.
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