| Terrain United Arab Emirates :
| flat, barren coastal plain merging into rolling sand dunes of vast desert wasteland; mountains in east
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| Natural hazards United Arab Emirates :
| frequent sand and dust storms
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| Environment current issues United Arab Emirates :
| lack of natural freshwater resources compensated by desalination plants; desertification; beach pollution from oil spills
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| Environment international agreements party to United Arab Emirates :
| Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection
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| Geography note United Arab Emirates :
| strategic location along southern approaches to Strait of Hormuz, a vital transit point for world crude oil
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| Flag description United Arab Emirates :
| three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and black with a wider vertical red band on the hoist side
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| Agriculture products United Arab Emirates :
| dates, vegetables, watermelons; poultry, eggs, dairy products; fish
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| Industries United Arab Emirates :
| petroleum, fishing, petrochemicals, construction materials, some boat building, handicrafts, pearling
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