Umm Al Quwain facts for kids
This page is about the city. For the eponymous emirate, see Emirate of Umm Al Quwain.
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Umm Al Quwain
أم القيوين
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Clockwise from top: Mangroves with the skyline in background, Falaj Al Mualla Tower, Umm Al Quwain Fort
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 Umm Al Quwain
Location in United Arab Emirates
Umm Al Quwain
Location in Persian Gulf
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| Country | United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Emirate | Umm Al Quwain | ||||
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| • Type | Municipality | ||||
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| • Total | 44,411 | ||||
| Time zone | UTC+4 (UAE Standard Time) | ||||
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Umm Al Quwain is the capital and largest city of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in the United Arab Emirates.
The city is located on the peninsula of Khor Al Bidiyah, with the nearest major cities being Sharjah to the southwest and Ras Al Khaimah to the northeast. There are mangroves outside the city along the coast, with the local economy being largely fishing.
In March of 2023, the Umm Al Quwain Department of Tourism and Archaeology announced the discovery of the oldest known pearling town in the Persian Gulf, on Siniyah Island.
See also
In Spanish: Umm al-Qaywayn (ciudad) para niños
- Umm Al Quwain University
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