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Administrative divisions
7 emirates (imarat, singular - imarah); Abu Zaby (Abu Dhabi), 'Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Ash Shariqah (Sharjah), Dubayy (Dubai), Ra's al Khaymah, Umm al Qaywayn (Quwayn) |
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Capital city > Geographic coordinates
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24 28 N, 54 22 E |
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Definition: Government > Capital city > Geographic coordinates |
Constitution
2 December 1971; made permanent in 1996 |
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Definition: Government > Constitution |
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Corruption
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6.2 |
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[30th of 160]
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Definition: Government > Corruption |
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Diplomatic representation from the US > Mailing address
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P. O. Box 4009, Abu Dhabi |
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Definition: Government > Diplomatic representation from the US > Mailing address |
Executive branch > Cabinet
Council of Ministers appointed by the president |
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Definition: Government > Executive branch > Cabinet |
Executive branch > Chief of state
President KHALIFA bin Zayid Al-Nuhayyan (since 3 November 2004), ruler of Abu Zaby (Abu Dhabi) (since 4 November 2004); Vice President and Prime Minister MUHAMMAD BIN RASHID Al-Maktum (since 5 January 2006) |
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Definition: Government > Executive branch > Chief of state |
Flag description
three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and black with a wider vertical red band on the hoist side |
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Definition: Government > Flag description |
Government type
federation with specified powers delegated to the UAE federal government and other powers reserved to member emirates |
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Definition: Government > Government type |
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Independence
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2 December 1971 (from UK) |
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Definition: Government > Independence |
Judicial branch
Union Supreme Court (judges are appointed by the president) |
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Definition: Government > Judicial branch |
Legal system
based on a dual system of Sharia and civil courts; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction |
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Definition: Government > Legal system |
Legislative branch
unicameral Federal National Council (FNC) or Majlis al-Ittihad al-Watani (40 seats; 20 members appointed by the rulers of the constituent states, 20 members elected to serve two-year terms) |
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Definition: Government > Legislative branch |
National holiday
Independence Day, 2 December |
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Definition: Government > National holiday |
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Parliamentary seats > Female
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0% |
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[143rd of 143]
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Definition: Government > Parliamentary seats > Female |
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Political parties and leaders
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none |
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Definition: Government > Political parties and leaders |
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Status
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absolute monarchy |
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Definition: Government > Status |
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Suffrage
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none |
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Definition: Government > Suffrage |
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Time required to start a business > days
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63 days
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[33rd of 171]
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Definition: Government > Time required to start a business > days |
Transnational Issues > Disputes > International
boundary agreement was signed and ratified with Oman in 2003 for entire border, including Oman's Musandam Peninsula and Al Madhah enclaves, but contents of the agreement and detailed maps showing the alignment have not been published; Iran and UAE dispute Tunb Islands and Abu Musa Island, which Iran occupies |
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Definition: Government > Transnational Issues > Disputes > International |
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