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Umm al-Quwain
إمارة أمّ القيوين
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Mangroves near Umm al-Quwain
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Location of Umm al-Quwain in the UAE
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| Country |  United Arab Emirates |
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| Emirate |  Umm al-Quwain |
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| • Type | Absolute monarchy | ||
| Area | |||
| • Metro | 755 km2 (292 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2007)
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| • Metro | 72,000 | ||
| Time zone | UTC+4 (UAE Standard Time) | ||
Umm al-Quwain (Arabic: أمّ القيوين;) is a city of the seven sovereign emirates in the United Arab Emirates, in the north of the country.
Umm al-Quwain lies on the Arabian Gulf.
Images for kids
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The protective wall and watchtowers guarding the old town of Umm Al Quwain
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The desert landscape of Umm Al-Quwain
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Umm Al Quwain Fort
See also
In Spanish: Umm al-Qaywayn (ciudad) para niños
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