United Arab Emirates UAE Government The Government type is Federation Every five years, a new president and vice president are elected by the Supreme Council The leader is Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed A Government of a union of states in which sovereignty is divided between a central authority and component state authorities. UAE Economy The UAE is an open economy. An open economy is an economy in which international trades take place. An open economy is mostly free from trade barriers. Imports - mostly machinery and transport equipment, chemical and food. Exports - natural gases. UAE Geography Political Map of UAE UAE Geography Physical Feature map of UAE In the UAE the mountains are located in the east. The UAE is mostly desert. UAE Geography World Map shows UAE is on the Arabian Peninsula UAE Climate United Arab Emirates climate is 100% humidity The summer is 85 degrees -122 degrees and winter is 50 degrees. UAE has a climate of hot and humid along the coast and still hotter, but dry, inland. UAE Country Flag The meaning of the colors: Red- hardiness, bravery, strength and valour. Green- hope, joy and love. White - Peace and honesty Black the defeat of enemies or determination. UAE Currency UAE uses Dirhams for money 1.00 USD = AED 1.00 AED = USD UAE Religion/ Language Most of the people speak: Muslim 96% Shia 16% Christian/ Hindu 4% Language Arabic (official) Persian English Hindi Urdu UAE Clothing Men wear the "dishdasha" or " khandura and ankle length robe usually white. Most women wear a black "abaya" a long loose black robe that covers their clothes. They also wear a headscarf called a " shalya". United Arab Emirates Nation Anthem Anthem Click here for full length video:7II&feature=related&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=activ e7II&feature=related&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=activ e United Arab Emirates Traditional Dancing TTTSDLKJFIJLFJS DLKFJSDJLKFJLK SFLKHJSDLJKLSK DJ TT Traditional Dancing Traditional Dancing Click here for full length video:t_safety_mode=1&safe=activet_safety_mode=1&safe=active Resources CIA World Factbook Dictionary.com Picture Resources_htp.jpg