Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates
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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.
Umm al-Quwain
إمارة أمّ القيوين | |
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.jpg) Mangroves near Umm al-Quwain | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location of Umm al-Quwain in the UAE | |
| Coordinates: 25°59′11″N 55°56′24″E / 25.98639°N 55.94000°E | |
| Country |  United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate |  Umm al-Quwain |
| Government | |
| • 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) |
Umm al-Quwain lies on the Arabian Gulf.
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Umm al Quwain travel guide from Wikivoyage
