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Background
The Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast granted the UK control of their defense and foreign affairs in 19th century treaties. In 1971, six of these states - Abu Zaby, 'Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Ash Shariqah, Dubayy, and Umm al Qaywayn - merged to form the United Arab Emirates (UAE). They were joined in 1972 by Ra's al Khaymah. The UAE's per capita GDP is on par with those of leading West European nations. Its generosity with oil revenues and its moderate foreign policy stance have allowed the UAE to play a vital role in the affairs of the region. |
National colours > Some well-known national colours > Primary colours
Red, green, white, and black |
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SOURCES: All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008; Wikipedia: National colours
ALTERNATIVE NAMES:
United Arab Emirates, Al Imarat al Arabiyah al Muttahidah, united ar. em., united arab emir., united arab emirates b, uae, the united arab emirates
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