The similarities and differences between Kuwait, UAE and Qatar

The similarities and differences between Kuwait, UAE and Qatar

United Arab Emirates (UAE), federation of seven independent states located in the southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by the Persian Gulf to the north, Saudi Arabia to the south and west, and Oman and the Gulf of Oman to the east. Its seven member states are Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi), ´Ajman, Dubai, Al Fujairah, Ra´s al Khaymah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain. The total land area of the United Arab Emirates, including its islands, is 83,600 sq km (32,300 sq mi). The city of Abu Dhabi, located in the emirate of the same name, is the federal capital and the largest city. Arabic is the official language of the United Arab Emirates. English is also widely spoken, as are Hindi, Urdu, and Persian. Islam is the official religion of the country and all Emiris and a majority of the expatriates are Muslims. The UAE had an estimated population of 2,262,309 in 1997. The emirate of Abu Dhabi contains nearly 40 percent of the total United Arab Emirates population. 

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Kuwait is situated in the northeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, at the head of the Persian Gulf. Kuwait is bordered on the north and west by Iraq, on the south and west by Saudi Arabia, and on the east by the Persian Gulf. For many years Kuwait was a small emirate whose economy centered on sea trade and especially pearl exports. The discovery of oil in the 20th century transformed all aspects of Kuwaiti society. Kuwait is one of the world's smallest countries, occupying 17,818 sq km (6880 sq mi). The greatest distance from north to south is 200 km (120 mi) and from east to west 170 km (110 mi). Kuwait´s official language is Arabic, which is spoken by all citizens. Both Arabic and English are taught in Kuwaiti schools. Islam is the official religion, 85% Kuwaiti citizens are Muslim. 15% others. In 1997 Kuwait had an estimated population of 1,834,269. Slightly fewer than 40 percent of the people are native Kuwaitis, while the remainders of the population, for the most part, are foreign workers. ( http://www.arab.de/arabinfo/kuwait.htm )

Qatar is a peninsula running north into the Persian / Arabian Gulf. Qatar is bounded in the south by the United Arab Emirates. The territory includes a number of islands in the coastal waters of the peninsula, the most important of which is Halul, the storage and export terminal for the offshore oilfields. Qatar has an area of 11,427 sq km (4412 sq mi). The capital and leading port is Doha, with a population (1986) of 217,294. Arabic is the national official language. English is widely used. The population is almost entirely Muslim. Most native Qataris belong to the Islamic Wahhabi sect. The population of Qatar (1997 estimate) is 670,274. This figure includes a large number of migrant laborers from neighboring states. ( http://www.arab.de/arabinfo/qatar.htm )






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