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United Arab Emirates!
Take a trip around the world and learn some math facts about United Arab Emirates.
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On the island of Sir Bani Yas, 16,000 animals—including cheetahs, gazelles, and hyenas—are protected on a savanna-like reserve.
6,000
The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, the world’s first treatment center for falcons, cares for about 6,000 falcons per year.
828
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the world’s tallest building. It stands 828 meters tall (about 2,717 feet) and has more than 160 stories.
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In Ras al-Khaimah, the world’s longest zipline stretches 1.76 miles. That’s about the length of 25 football fields!
Area: 32,280 mi²
Population: 9,586,000
Capital City: Abu Dhabi
Region: Middle East, Asia
Official Language: Arabic
National Animal: Arabian oryx