Behind the federal budget: the seven emirates that joined to form the UAE
Background
The AED292.5 billion federal budget plan for 2027-2029 is spent by a federation, so it helps to know how that federation is put together.
The UAE was formed on 2 December 1971 as a constitutional federation of seven emirates.
The seven emirates are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the country.
Arabic is the official language.
The currency is the Emirati Dirham, written AED, which is divided into 100 fils.
The country has about 71,023.6 sq km of land along with about 27,624.9 sq km of territorial waters.
Union formed:
2 December 1971
Capital:
Abu Dhabi
Currency:
Emirati Dirham (AED), 100 fils
Land area:
about 71,023.6 sq km
Why it matters for exams: Holds the standing facts on the UAE: seven emirates, date of union, capital, official language, currency and area.
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In plain words
Fils Fils — The small unit of UAE currency; one dirham is 100 fils.