----THE EMIRATOS ÁRABES ----THE EMIRATOS ÁRABES UNIDOS(EE.AA.UU)----UNIDOS(EE.AA.UU)----

Capital Abu Dhabi24° 28' N 54° 22' E

Ciudad más poblada DubáiIdiomas oficiales ÁrabeGentilicio EmiratíForma de gobierno Monarquía electivafederal y

sistema presidencial

MonarcaPrimer Ministro

Khalifa bin Zayed Al NahayanMohamed Bin Rachid al Maktum

Independencia • Fecha

Del Reino Unido2 de diciembre de 1971

Superficie Puesto 116º • Total 83.600 km² • % agua despreciableFronteras 867 kmPoblación total   • Total 8.260.000 (2010)PIB (PPA) Puesto 35º • Total (2009) $265.921 millones de dólares[3]

 • PIB per cápita 57.821 dólares [2]

IDH (2010) 0,815[1] (32º) – Muy altoMoneda Dirham de Emiratos Árabes Unidos (AED)Huso horario UTC+4 • en verano UTC+4

INTRODUCCIÓN.INTRODUCCIÓN.Before you begin this presentation, I Before you begin this presentation, I

wantedwantedput some data (it would be a kind of put some data (it would be a kind of

introduction to this country).introduction to this country).

Location.Location.          It is located southeast of the Arabian It is located southeast of the Arabian

Peninsula, in the Persian Gulf Peninsula, in the Persian Gulf (Middle East) and is composed of (Middle East) and is composed of seven emirates:seven emirates:

      AbuDhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras AbuDhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Alkhaimah, Sharjah and Umm al Alkhaimah, Sharjah and Umm al Qaiwain.Qaiwain.

History.History.          The seven treaties that make up the The seven treaties that make up the

country coast to R.Unido granted, country coast to R.Unido granted, territorial defense and external territorial defense and external relations management.relations management.

      On 12/02/1971, six of them (all but On 12/02/1971, six of them (all but Alkhaima) became independent Alkhaima) became independent and joined to form the EE.AA.UU.and joined to form the EE.AA.UU.

ARCHITECTUREARCHITECTURE

The architecture of the UAE is mostly The architecture of the UAE is mostly inspired by Islamic architecture. The inspired by Islamic architecture. The E.A.U. reflect the traditional lifestyles and E.A.U. reflect the traditional lifestyles and customs of the people. Building materials customs of the people. Building materials are very simple, but perfect adaptations are very simple, but perfect adaptations have been made to the demands of have been made to the demands of lifestyle and current climate.lifestyle and current climate.

THE DRESSTHE DRESSWhile the Islamic dress code is not compulsory, unlike in neighboring While the Islamic dress code is not compulsory, unlike in neighboring

Saudi Arabia, many of the older men and young Emiratis prefer the Saudi Arabia, many of the older men and young Emiratis prefer the dishdash thawb or a white tunic reaching to the ankles, made from dishdash thawb or a white tunic reaching to the ankles, made from wool or cotton, while very few women wear the black abaya on over wool or cotton, while very few women wear the black abaya on over their other garments, it covers them most of cuerpo.13Estas robes their other garments, it covers them most of cuerpo.13Estas robes are particularly suitable for hot, dry climate of the UAE Western-are particularly suitable for hot, dry climate of the UAE Western-

style clothing is also very popular, especially among young peoplestyle clothing is also very popular, especially among young people..

ITS CUISINEITS CUISINE

The modern diet of E.A.U. is cosmopolitan, ie features The modern diet of E.A.U. is cosmopolitan, ie features dishes from around the world. Many people confuse dishes from around the world. Many people confuse Levantine cuisine preparations as originating in the United Levantine cuisine preparations as originating in the United Arab Emirates, but the shawarma, the hummous, Arab Emirates, but the shawarma, the hummous, tabbouleh and mixed grill, are recent additions and do not tabbouleh and mixed grill, are recent additions and do not do justice to "soul food" which is the menu Emirati diet.do justice to "soul food" which is the menu Emirati diet.

LITERATURE AND POETRYLITERATURE AND POETRY

The main themes in Emirati poetry include The main themes in Emirati poetry include satire, chivalry, self-praise, patriotism, satire, chivalry, self-praise, patriotism, religion, family and love, these can range religion, family and love, these can range from descriptive to narrative.from descriptive to narrative.

HOLIDAYSHOLIDAYSFecha Castellano Transliteración Árabe

1 de enero Año nuevo Ra's as-Sana al-meladiah الميالدية السنة رأس

Cambiable Celebración del sacrificio Eid ul-Adha األضحى عيد

Cambiable Año nuevo musulmán Ra's as-Sana al-Hijria الهجرية السنة رأس

Cambiable La noche de la asunción Al-Isra'a wal-Mi'raj والمعراج اإلسراء

2 de diciembre Día nacional Al-Eid al-Watani الوطني العيد

Cambiable Fin del Ramadan Eid ul-Fitr الفطر عيد

[* ACCOMMODATIONS *][* ACCOMMODATIONS *]

The accommodations are fabulous ... not least because as we have said, is a very rich country The accommodations are fabulous ... not least because as we have said, is a very rich country and can use this money (in fact it does) to build and tourism ... see in the pictures a hotel in and can use this money (in fact it does) to build and tourism ... see in the pictures a hotel in Dubai "Mina A 'Salam at Madinat Jumeirah" which is a hotel in the island and rooms as Dubai "Mina A 'Salam at Madinat Jumeirah" which is a hotel in the island and rooms as wonderful as we see in the picture ... But if you like to stay in one well, prepare enough wonderful as we see in the picture ... But if you like to stay in one well, prepare enough money because there is little thing! .money because there is little thing! .

The coat of arms of the United Arab Emirates was made official in 1973. Shields shows

similarities with other Arab states. What is a golden falcon, emblem of the branch to which

he belonged Kuraisch the prophet Muhammad. The falcon has in his chest a red disc with

Arabic sailboat inside. The disc is surrounded by a chain. The falcon holds a scroll in its claws red with the name of the federationThe coat of arms of the United Arab Emirates was made

official in 1973. Shields shows similarities with other Arab states. What is a golden falcon,

emblem of the branch to which he belonged Kuraisch the prophet Muhammad. The falcon has in his chest a red disc with Arabic sailboat inside. The disc is surrounded by a chain. The falcon holds a scroll in its claws red with the

name of the federation

The coat of arms of the United Arab Emirates was made official in 1973. Shields shows

similarities with other Arab states. What is a golden falcon, emblem of the branch to which

he belonged Kuraisch the prophet Muhammad. The falcon has in his chest a red disc with

Arabic sailboat inside. The disc is surrounded by a chain. The falcon holds a scroll in its claws red with the name of the federationThe coat of arms of the United Arab Emirates was made

official in 1973. Shields shows similarities with other Arab states. What is a golden falcon,

emblem of the branch to which he belonged Kuraisch the prophet Muhammad. The falcon has in his chest a red disc with Arabic sailboat inside. The disc is surrounded by a chain. The falcon holds a scroll in its claws red with the

name of the federation

The national flag of the United Arab Emirates was adopted on December 2,

1971.Contains the pan-Arab colors red, green,

white and black, which symbolize Arabian unity.

Moreover, each of the colors have the following meanings:

Green: FertilityWhite: Neutrality

Black: the oil wealth within the country's borders

Red: the unit

The national flag of the United Arab Emirates was adopted on December 2,

1971.Contains the pan-Arab colors red, green,

white and black, which symbolize Arabian unity.

Moreover, each of the colors have the following meanings:

Green: FertilityWhite: Neutrality

Black: the oil wealth within the country's borders

Red: the unit

THE SYMBOLSTHE SYMBOLS

[* MONUMENTS *][* MONUMENTS *] They are monuments or rather, important buildings:They are monuments or rather, important buildings:            -The Grosvenor House Hotel Dubai (Dubai).-The Grosvenor House Hotel Dubai (Dubai).

            -Many mosques.-Many mosques.

      As we see, the Emirates, not characterized by large buildings or monuments, as they As we see, the Emirates, not characterized by large buildings or monuments, as they often use the money in hotels ...often use the money in hotels ...

      Now, they will build the world's largest hotel with 6,500 rooms.The design will be Now, they will build the world's largest hotel with 6,500 rooms.The design will be focused on increasing tourism demand since it is expected that EE.AA.UU visits, to focused on increasing tourism demand since it is expected that EE.AA.UU visits, to increase by 15 million in 2015.increase by 15 million in 2015.

FORMAS DE CONSTRUCION DE FORMAS DE CONSTRUCION DE ISLAS ISLAS

Islas artificiales formando los cinco continentes. Muchas de ellas son privadas y pocas comerciales donde se harán resorts , clubes etc…

THE COUNTRYSIDE AND CITIESTHE COUNTRYSIDE AND CITIES

[*[*DUBAIDUBAI*]*]

[*ABU DHABI*][*ABU DHABI*]

[*AJMAN*][*AJMAN*]

[*[*SHARJAHSHARJAH*]*]