Lincoln Key – Period 1

United Arab Emirates – Location / History Borders the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf,

between Oman and Saudi Arabia in southwest Asia.

Comparative to the size of Maine.

1853 – Britain enforced full truce due to piracy on the coast

1971 – British withdrew, 7 of the 9 states became the United Arab Emirates

Basic Information/Current Conflicts Capital - Abu Dhabi Population - 5,628,805 Religion - Muslim (76%),

Christian (9%), Other (15%)

Languages - Arabic(official), Persian, English, Hindu, Urdu

Ethnicity – Emirati (19%), Arab/Iranian (23%), South Asian (50%), Other (8%)

Major Drug Shipment point A lot of money laundering schemes

due to it being a financial center

National Symbols

Coat of ArmsFeatures the golden falcon holding a red script saying the country’s name. On the chest is a disc depicting the flag.

Peregrine FalconThe peregrine falcon is the national bird of the UAE. It symbolizes both force and courage. It also recognizes the importance of falconry in Arab culture.

Economy 2013 GDP - $269.8

billion Free-Market

Economy 8th largest producer

of crude oil in the world

2.4% unemployment rate

GDP Composition

Agriculture – 0.8%

Industry – 56%

Services – 43.2%

Values and Beliefs Religion is very important to

the majority of people in the UAE.

There is no disconnect between their faith and their daily lives.

People of the Muslim faith will: Say prayer 5 times a day Donate portions of their

income to the poor Make a pilgrimage to the city

of Mecca

Focused on a group-oriented culture

Arranged marriages are typical

Strongly believe in the concept of fate as an explanation for success, rather than hard work.

Opinions I would enjoy living in this

country for a short period of time and doing business here.

Tax-Free zones are an ideal set up for international businesses

It would be hard to adapt to the language and the strong religious customs of those around me.

Opinions I would also enjoy living in

Ireland. It seems like a very easygoing, stress-free place with very nice people.

It is also very helpful that they speak English and are welcoming to foreigners.

However, unemployment is rising and their recently great economy is on a decline.

Ireland – Location / History Located in Western

Europe. Separated by the Irish Sea

from Great Britain About half the size of

Arkansas 1608- Protestant English farmers

sent to take over Catholic-owned land.

1916 – Easter Rebellion the Monday after Easter. Irish troops fight British troops

1919-1921 – Anglo-Irish war ends in Britain giving up control of most of Ireland (Gains Northern Ireland)

Basic Information/Current Conflicts Capital - Dublin Population – 4,832,765 Religion – Roman Catholic

(84.7%), Church of Ireland (2.7%), Other Christian (2.7%), Not Specified (9.1%)

Languages - English(official), Irish(Used on Western Coast)

Ethnicity – Irish (84.5%), Other White (9.8%), Asian (1.9%), Black (1.4%), Not Specified (2.5%)

Transshipment point for drugs coming from North Africa, South America and Europe

73 refugees

National Symbols

Shamrock-Thought to have magical powers in ancient Ireland. The number 3 was also a strong number.-Also used in the church to teach the Trinity

Irish Harp-Many legends of the harp’s magical powers.-Used on official documents, coins, uniforms and the official state seal.

Economy

2013 GDP - $190.4 billion

Free-Market Economy

13.5% Unemployment

EU Nation

Major exports include:-Medical Devices

-Pharmaceuticals

-Computer Software

Values and Beliefs Closely-knit families Very kind,

welcoming people Take their time to

enjoy things Grooms in weddings

dressed in kilt of their clan

Have “wakes” for deceased. Normally a celebration of life.