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The UAE is made up of seven constituent emirates: Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah and Um Al-Quwain, all of which are ruled by their own monarch but join together to form the Federal Supreme Council. The UAE is conservative
Situated at the mouth of the Gulf, Oman is bordered by the Arabian Sea, Yemen, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Oman’s economy differs from its neighbours in that industry is largely based on tourism and natural/agricultural products rather than solely
Consisting of the four countries Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the UK formerly exercised huge political dominance around the world through the extensive reach of the British Empire. The UK today still exerts considerable influence,
China is the largest global manufacturer and exporter of goods in the world. With one of the world’s largest populations, the second largest economy by GDP, and fastest growing consumer market in the world, China is a global giant. This makes it
India is an ancient civilisation, home to a hugely diverse patchwork of religions and cultures within its 29 states and 7 union territories. India is a member of a group of rising economies known as the BRIC countries, and has a fast-developing
The “Land of the Rising Sun” is an island nation situated in the Pacific Ocean. Its population has the highest life-expectancy in the world. In exchange for engineering and technology-led products, Japan imports many raw materials due to its m
The birthplace of the founder of Buddhism, Nepal has a multi-ethnic population. The predominant religion is Hinduism. Closed to outsiders until the 1950s, Nepal is home to the Himalayas and the highest elevations in the world, including Mount
A country with the highest per capita income in the world, Qatar was one of the world’s poorest countries until oil and gas were discovered. Petrol and liquefied natural gas make up 85% of export income and 70% of government earnings; gas reserves
Chad is a landlocked country in North Central Africa. The official languages spoken are Arabic and French, as a result of French colonisation in the 19th century. However, it is home to more than 200 ethnic groups and languages and has a rich,
Israel is the world’s largest Jewish-majority state, with 74.8% of citizens identifying as such. The financial centre is Tel Aviv, though Jerusalem is recognised as the capital city. Technology is a booming sector due to a highly educated
