Country Studies US
Country Studies: United Arab Emirates
A thorough look at United Arab Emirates from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: United Arab Emirates
Learn about religion in the United Arab Emirates, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Peek Inside the World's First Carbon Neutral City
A new kind of city is being built in the Arab desert. Read about the unique engineering that is creating Masdar, a "city of the future" which doesn't use fossil fuels.
Other
Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project: The Geography of Arabia
Synopsis of the geography of the Arabian Peninsula - the heart of Islam. Describes the area as a bleak and desolate desert, but also very photogenic. Includes a brief description of the various political divisions located on the Arabian...
Middle East Policy Council
Mepc: Teach Mideast: United Arab Emirates
In an effort to educate students on the Middle East and Islam, MEPC offers this thorough resource on United Arab Emirates.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: United Arab Emirates
Learn about core health indicators in the United Arab Emirates in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: The Establishment of the United Arab Emirates
Photographic exhibit showcases historic moments that formed the United Arab Emirates.
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: United Arab Emirates
This resource offers information on both the history of the United Arab Emirates as well as its relationship with the U.S. It gives a very complete and informative description, and focuses on respect for human rights in United Arab...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: United Arab Emirates
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of United Arab Emirates, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Uae: Geography
Here is a quick look at the facts about UAE's geography including climate, topography, natural resources, and land use. From the CIA World Fact Book.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: United Arab Emirates: Government
A look at the government of United Arab Emirates reveals a loose federation of seven emirates with some attempts being made for more unity. A chart gives the principal players in the government. From U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Uae: People
This information on the people of the United Arab Emirates is from the CIA World Fact Book. You might be surprised to see the percentage of the population that is actually citizens of the country.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: United Arab Emirates
Offers a country profile and travel guide to the United Arab Emirates, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism, population, news,...
Read Works
Read Works: City of Broken Records
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about the city of Dubai and its attempts to break several world records. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Emirians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Emirians in the United Arab Emirates. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: United Arab Emirates
This resource presents outlined information from the CIA World Factbook on the United Arab Emirates, including geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, transnational issues. The resource includes...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: United Arab Emirates
BBC News presents a general overview of the United Arab Emirates which is a federation of seven states. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key...
Curated OER
University of Texas: Map: Uae: Administrative Divisions
This map of United Arab Emirates labels the seven emirates that make up the federation. From the Perry-Castaneda collection.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Map: Uae: Land Use
Discover from this map that most of UAE is wasteland with a few oases scattered across the desert. From the Perry Castaneda collection.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Map: Uae: Economic Activity
See the economic activity of United Arab Emirates placed on a map. From a 1993 CIA map in the Perry Castaneda Collection.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: United Arab Emirates : Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: United Arab Emirates
This site from Flags of the World provides an image and description of the flag of the United Arab Emirates, and links to other United Arab sites.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: United Arab Emirates
Explore United Arab Emirates' history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this site.
Curated OER
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: United Arab Emirates
Learn about religion in the United Arab Emirates, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.