Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
Umm al-Quwain (Arabic: أمّ القيوين; pronounced [ʔumː alˈqajwajn]) is the capital city and largest city of the emirate with the same name. of the seven sovereign emirates in the United Arab Emirates, in the north of the country. Mangroves populate the coast of the city, and the local economy is fishing.
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| Coordinates: 25°59′11″N 55°56′24″E / 25.98639°N 55.94000°ECoordinates: 25°59′11″N 55°56′24″E / 25.98639°N 55.94000°E | |
| Country | 22x20px United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | 23x15px Umm al-Quwain |
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| • Type | Absolute monarchy |
| • Emir | Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla |
| Area | |
| • Metro | 755 km2 (292 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Metro | 72,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (UAE Standard Time) |
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Umm al-Quwain lies on the Arabian Gulf.
Emirate Of Umm Al Quwain Media
- Umm Al Quwain Wall.jpg
The protective wall and watchtowers guarding the old town of Umm Al Quwain
- Antiguo pasaporte del emirato de Umm al-Qaywayn; época del protectora británico.jpg
1972 Umm Al Qawain passport.
- Desert in Umm al-Quwain 20060531.jpg
The desert landscape of Umm Al-Quwain
- Umm Al Quwain Fort today.jpg
Umm Al Quwain Fort
Other websites
Media related to Umm al-Quwain at Wikimedia Commons- 16x16px Umm al Quwain travel guide from Wikivoyage
