The United Arab Emirates has a hot desert climate with year-round sunshine. It consists of several islands as well as mountains and oases. The largest oasis, Al Ain, was historically an important trading hub. The UAE has a highly developed economy focused on oil and gas exports, which supports world-class infrastructure like airports, highways, and seaports. Dams provide fresh water and electricity is generated through both traditional and renewable sources.

1. UNITED ARAB EMIRATESALDO PURNAMA
FIVE THEMES GEOGRAPHY

2. WHERE IS IT?
WHAT IS IT LIKE?

3. ABSOLUTE LOCATION

4. RELATIVE LOCATION

5. CLIMATE
year-round sunshine, blue skies and very little rain

6. LANDFORMS
ISLANDS
Many islands including Palm Islands archipelago in Dubai, are man-made, but the country includes some
natural islands as well. Bu Tinah, for example, is a small archipelago near Abu Dhabi, surrounded by coral
reefs that is closed to visitors, as it is home to rare marine life and birds. Also off Abu Dhabi is the larger
Saadiyat Island, which is about 10 square miles and is connected to the mainland via two bridges.
Palm IslandsBu TinahSaadiyat Island

7. LANDFORMS
MOUNTAINS
Al Fujairah is a mountainous region on the Gulf of Oman. The limestone Al-Hajar mountains surround Al
Fujairah and stretch down into Oman, along the coast, and the make the emirate rainier and cooler than
the desert emirates. Jebel Hefeet, a 4,100-foot peak with a vast cave system and surrounding hot springs.
It's popular with cyclists and outdoor adventurers and is home to a Mercure Grand hotel at its top.
Al FujairahJebel Hefeet

8. LANDFORMS
OASES
Al Ain in Abu Dhabi has seven oases, and its largest was once a critical hub along ancient trading routes.
Oasis remains a center for date farming as well as a tourist attraction. The Liwa Oasis, to the south of Abu
Dhabi in the Rub al Khali desert, also is home to a few villages. The surrounding desert is vast and
imposing, with massive sand dunes and sweltering temperatures.
Al AinLiwa

9. LANDFORMS
OASES
Al Ain in Abu Dhabi has seven oases, and its largest was once a critical hub along ancient trading routes.
Oasis remains a center for date farming as well as a tourist attraction. The Liwa Oasis, to the south of Abu
Dhabi in the Rub al Khali desert, also is home to a few villages. The surrounding desert is vast and
imposing, with massive sand dunes and sweltering temperatures.
Al AinLiwa
ECONOMY

10. UAE’s ECONOMY

11. ECONOMIC ORGANIZATION

12. ECONOMIC ORGANIZATION
MOVEMENT

13. COMMUNICATION

14. TRANSPORTATION
Abu Dhabi AirportHighway with LamborghiniJebel Ali Seaport

15. HEI

16. DAMS
Hatta Dam

17. VERY WNDY

18. OIL AND GAS