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Photo: Fabio Achilli from Milano, Italy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.Test your knowledge of the United Arab Emirates! Explore the rich history, vibrant culture, stunning landmarks, and diverse nature of this dynamic Arabian Peninsula nation.
Desert Explorer 0–4 · Oasis Wanderer 5–8 · Emirates Expert 9–10
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Abu Dhabi is by far the largest of the seven emirates, covering about 87% of the UAE's total territory. It contains the federal capital as well as vast desert landscapes like the Empty Quarter. Dubai is the second largest but is significantly smaller in land area.
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Dubai Creek is a natural saltwater creek that historically served as a safe harbor for trading vessels and pearling boats. Traditional wooden boats called abras still ferry passengers across the water today, offering a glimpse of old Dubai.
Photo: Phil6007, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a masterpiece of modern Islamic architecture. It can welcome over 40,000 worshippers and has the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, which took over a year to make.
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Jebel Jais is the highest mountain in the UAE. Its very top (1,934 meters) lies just across the border in Oman, but a point on its ridge in Ras Al Khaimah reaches 1,892 meters, the highest spot in the country. It is a major adventure hub, home to one of the world's longest ziplines, where thrill-seekers can fly at speeds up to 150 kilometers per hour.
Photo: wilhelmtittes, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.
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Camel racing is a treasured heritage sport in the UAE. To improve safety, the country banned child jockeys in 2005 and pioneered the use of small, remote-controlled robotic jockeys. These robots are controlled by trainers driving alongside the track in SUVs.
Photo: Lightartistdxb, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Sir Bani Yas is a natural island that was turned into a huge wildlife reserve. Today thousands of free-roaming animals live there, including endangered species, and the island also has ancient sites such as a 6th-century Christian monastery.
Photo: Image taken by the NASA Expedition 22 crew., Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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The United Arab Emirates was officially established on December 2, 1971, when six emirates united. The seventh, Ras Al Khaimah, joined the federation early the following year. December 2 is celebrated annually as the UAE National Day.
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Balaleet is a unique sweet and savory breakfast dish popular during Eid celebrations. It combines thin vermicelli noodles sweetened with sugar, cardamom, saffron, and rose water, contrastingly topped with a savory fried egg or omelet.
Photo: Mohamed Toorani, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Al-Ayyala is a traditional performing art where two rows of men face each other, singing and waving thin bamboo sticks to the beat of drums. This dance symbolizes unity and courage, and is commonly performed at weddings and national holidays.
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The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital opened in 1999 and is the largest falcon hospital in the world, caring for thousands of falcons every year. The falcon is the UAE's national bird, and hunting with falcons has been part of desert life for thousands of years.
Photo: Marek Szczepanek, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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