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| | World Factbook 2000 [F] - by the CIA [Authorama] |
 | | Background: The Trucial States of the Persian Gulf coast granted the UK control of their defense and foreign affairs in 19th century treaties. |
 | | In 1971, six of these states - Abu Zaby, ’Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Ash Shariqah, Dubayy, and Umm al Qaywayn - merged to form the UAE. |
 | | Ports and harbors: ’Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Das Island, Khawr Fakkan, Mina’ Jabal ’Ali, Mina’ Khalid, Mina’ Rashid, Mina’ Saqr, Mina’ Zayid, Umm al Qaywayn |
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