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Administrative divisions of United Arab Emirates: map and list
Explore 9 named first-level map divisions for United Arab Emirates. If you searched for its states, provinces or regions, use this interactive reference map to browse the names and compare outline-derived size estimates.
The source is a generalized beta map layer. Its boundary hierarchy and names may not match the current official administrative register. No population or socioeconomic figures are inferred from map shapes.
For cited national land-area and population figures, see the United Arab Emirates country profile.
Natural Earth Admin 1 · 5.1.1
Interactive United Arab Emirates division map
Hover or focus a division to identify it. Click, press Enter, or use the selectors to compare two outlines.
Choose two divisions to compare their approximate mapped outline areas.
Within-country comparison
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Mapped-area difference59,341.9 km²
Outline-size ratio395.14×
These are estimates calculated from generalized map polygons. They are not official land-area figures and do not include population, income, health, or education statistics.
Names represented in the source layer
United Arab Emirates regions and divisions
| Division name | Mapped-area estimate | Comparison action |
|---|---|---|
| Emirate of Abu Dhabi | 59,492.5 km² | |
| Emirate of Ajman | 150.6 km² | |
| Emirate of Dubai | 3,878.2 km² | |
| Emirate of Fujairah | 1,708.8 km² | |
| Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah | 2,572.6 km² | |
| Emirate of Sharjah | 2,589 km² | |
| Emirate of Umm Al Quwain | 752.1 km² | |
| Fujairah | 13.3 km² | |
| Sayh Mudayrah | 124.5 km² |
Map names and generalized outlines: Natural Earth — Admin 1 states and provinces, 1:10m, version 5.1.1.Approximate outline area calculated from generalized spherical geometry using a mean Earth radius of 6,371,008.8 metres. This is not an official land-area statistic.