United Arab Emirates cities list with latitude and longitude in CSV,SQL,XML,JSON formats

United_Arab_Emirates
United Arab Emirates
CSV, SQL, XML, JSON

Last update : 10 December 2024.

Country
United Arab Emirates
Capitale
Abu Dhabi
Number of cities
342
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This is the best list of 342 cities in the United Arab Emirates available in 4 formats ( CSV, Json, SQL, XML ). We have cleaned up the Geoname database to leave only the towns, capitals and villages. All are all associated with regions and sub-regions (where available).

Each file contains the following data: Geoname_ID, City, Alternate_Name, Country_Code, Region, Sub_region, Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Population, Timezone, Fcode_Name. See the FAQ below for a detailed explanation.

Here is an example of the data from the United Arab Emirates file that you are going to retrieve. The data is displayed here in the form of a table:


Geoname_IDCityAlternate_NameCountry_CodeRegionSub_regionLatitudeLongitudeElevationPopulationTimezoneFcode_Name
292788Al MatāfAl Mataf,Al MatāfAERaʼs al Khaymah25.8333355.983330Asia/Dubaipopulated place
290822SharīyahShariyah,SharīyahAERaʼs al Khaymah25.156.033330Asia/Dubaipopulated place
388440Al ḨulaylahAl Hulaylah,Al ḨulaylahAERaʼs al Khaymah25.8855656.052220Asia/Dubaipopulated place
389286Al MafraqAl MafraqAEAbu Dhabi24.3296554.607640Asia/Dubaipopulated place
8052070As SurrahAs Surrah,alsrt,السرةAEImārat Umm al Qaywayn25.4457355.631090Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292791Al Māriyah al GharbīyahAl Mariyah al Gharbiyah,Al Māriyah al Gharbīyah,Al-Mariyya Al-Gharbyya,Al-Māriyya Al-Gharbyya,Western MariyyahAEAbu Dhabi23.1026553.581850Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291693Khawr KhuwayrKhawr Khuwayr,Khor Khuwair,KhuwairAERaʼs al Khaymah25.9657756.054710Asia/Dubaipopulated place
290400Z̧uwayhirDhawaihir,Duwaihir,Zuwayhir,Z̧uwayhirAEAbu Dhabi23.2833353.20Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292744Al WathbahAl Wathba,Al WathbahAEAbu Dhabi24.2595854.707810Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291755KhabākhibKhabakhib,Khabākhib,KhubakhibAERaʼs al Khaymah25.45256.093760Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292730Sha‘bīyat NaşlahAl-Naslah,Al-Naṣlah,An Naslah,An Naşlah,Nasla,Naslah,Naşlah,Nuslah,Sha`biyat Naslah,Sha‘bīyat NaşlahAERaʼs al Khaymah24.8658656.260850Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292932Ajman CityAjman,Ajman City,Al Ajman,QAJ,Ujman,mdynt ʿjman,ʿjman,عجمان,مدينة عجمانAEAjman25.4017755.47878490035Asia/Dubaiseat of a first-order administrative division
390235YāfūrYafur,YāfūrAEAbu Dhabi24.2695454.611490Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292476Bin AḩmadBin Ahmad,Bin AḩmadAEAbu Dhabi24.4816255.690890Asia/Dubaipopulated place
412514Ar Rā‘fahAr Ra`fah,Ar Rafa`ah,Ar Rafā‘ah,Ar Rā‘fah,الراعفةAEImārat Umm al Qaywayn25.6163355.70260Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292621‘Ayīm`Ayim,‘AyīmAERaʼs al Khaymah25.4399856.068690Asia/Dubaipopulated place
8052063Al AbraqAl Abraq,alabrq,الأبرقAEImārat Umm al Qaywayn25.5040155.556630Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291517MarawwaḩMarawah,Marawaḩ,Marawwah,Marawwaḩ,Murawwah,MurawwaḩAEAbu Dhabi24.2945753.330690Asia/Dubaipopulated place
290523Wa‘baynWa’abain,Wa`bayn,Wa‘bayn,Wa’abainAEFujairah25.5704656.135360Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291342MuraytahMuraytahAERaʼs al Khaymah25.4003256.058440Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291926ḨaylHayl,ḨaylAEDubai24.789256.114620Asia/Dubaipopulated place
394228Al Faq‘Al Faq`,Al Faq‘AEDubai24.7101655.62180Asia/Dubaipopulated place
290956Sā’ifSa’if,Sā’ifAEFujairah25.184256.242050Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292202Falaj al Mu‘allāFalaj Ibn Mu’alla,Falaj Ibn Mu’allá,Falaj al Ali,Falaj al Mu`alla,Falaj al Mu‘allá,Falaj al Mu‘allā,Falj Al `Ali,Falj Āl ‘Alī,Falq Al Ali,Fili Ma`ala,Fili Ma‘ala,فلج المعلاAEImārat Umm al Qaywayn25.3540155.853320Asia/Dubaipopulated place
416468Bū ḨaşāBu Hasa,Bū ḨaşāAEAbu Dhabi23.5538653.313880Asia/Dubaipopulated place
290419ZiktZiktAEFujairah25.5117956.323280Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291040RughaylātRigheilat,Righeilāt,Rughaylat,Rughaylāt,RugheilatAEFujairah25.1055256.35630Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291951ḨarrahHarra,Harrah,ḨarrahAESharjah24.9903956.216690Asia/Dubaipopulated place
398760Majrá al GhāfMajra al Ghaf,Majrá al GhāfAEAbu Dhabi24.0658251.761140Asia/Dubaipopulated place
390010Ra’sRa’s,Ra’sAERaʼs al Khaymah25.7933356.148330Asia/Dubaipopulated place
290909SaqamqamAs Saqamqam,Sakamkam,SaqamqamAEFujairah25.1746756.330390Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292808AkkamyahAkkamyah,Al Kubus,Al KubūsAEFujairah25.6015156.30470Asia/Dubaipopulated place
388444Qaf’ahQaf’ah,Qaf’ahAERaʼs al Khaymah26.0380656.108610Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292709‘Arādah`Arada,`Aradah,‘Arāda,‘ArādahAEAbu Dhabi22.9923153.428920Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291672KhulaybīyahAl Khalabiya,Al Khulaybiyah,Al Khulaybīyah,Khalaibiya,Khalaibiyah,Khalaibīyah,Khulaybiyah,KhulaybīyahAEFujairah25.3812456.173580Asia/Dubaipopulated place
412868Bū RaysBu Rays,Bū RaysAEAbu Dhabi23.603153.728490Asia/Dubaipopulated place
396361AthabātAthabat,AthabātAERaʼs al Khaymah25.7666756.150Asia/Dubaipopulated place
290727SuḩaybahSuhaybah,SuḩaybahAERaʼs al Khaymah24.9387756.157540Asia/Dubaipopulated place
390005YinainirYinainir,Yinenir,YinēnīrAERaʼs al Khaymah25.9080656.178800Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291363Munay‘īManai,Manai’i,Manai’i,Munay`i,Munay‘īAERaʼs al Khaymah24.9513556.149970Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291215NuhayyNahai,NuhayyAESharjah25.2707456.362420Asia/Dubaipopulated place
390011MagamMagamAERaʼs al Khaymah25.7836156.150560Asia/Dubaipopulated place
11048855GhantootAEAbu Dhabi24.8538654.8464100Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291489MaşfūţMasfut,MaşfūţAEAjman24.8108956.106578988Asia/Dubaipopulated place
8308747Ras DibbaRas DibbaAEFujairah25.6054956.3050Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292123GhāghahGargaha,Ghaghah,GhāghahAERaʼs al Khaymah25.7666756.066670Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291146Qu‘aysahGe’aisa,Ge’aisa,Je`eisah,Je‘eiṣah,Qu`aysah,Qu‘aysahAEAbu Dhabi22.994154.221830Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292816Al KhīsAl Khis,Al KhīsAEAbu Dhabi23.0084854.196260Asia/Dubaipopulated place
400747Abū MūsáAbu Musa,Abū Mūsá,abw mwsy,ابو موسیٰAE25.8669855.023630Asia/Dubaipopulated place
290681ŢarīfAl-Tarif,Al-Tarīf,At Tarif,At Turayf,Aţ Ţarīf,Aţ Ţurayf,Taraif,Tarif,ŢarīfAEAbu Dhabi24.0539953.763470Asia/Dubaipopulated place
394632MazyadMazyadAEAbu Dhabi24.0369455.84250Asia/Dubaipopulated place
293003‘AbādilahAl Abadilah,`Abadilah,‘AbādilahAEFujairah25.4535356.189910Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291374MukhtaraqahMahtarraqah,Muhtarqah,Mukhtaraja,MukhtaraqahAEFujairah25.5409256.130660Asia/Dubaipopulated place
290687ŢaraqTaraq,Tereg,ŢaraqAEAbu Dhabi23.1165653.606970Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291794Al Jazīrah al Ḩamrā’Al Hamra’,Al Jazirah al Hamra’,Al Jazīrah al Ḩamrā’,Al Ḩamrā’,HamraAERaʼs al Khaymah25.709155.807720Asia/Dubaipopulated place
8051668Al ‘AdhībAl `Adhib,Al ‘Adhīb,العذيبAEImārat Umm al Qaywayn25.4984355.668010Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292257Dhad al ArabDhad al ArabAEImārat Umm al Qaywayn25.6166755.850Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292888Al FaḩlaynAl Fahlayn,Al Faḩlayn,Fahlain,Fahlayn,PalhainAERaʼs al Khaymah25.6841255.967490Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292643AthabātAthaba,Athabat,Athabā,AthabātAERaʼs al Khaymah25.1635656.096190Asia/Dubaipopulated place
8019360JareefAEFujairah25.5141756.071940Asia/Dubaipopulated place
290823SharīyahShariyah,SharīyahAEAjman24.8151256.09860Asia/Dubaipopulated place
394346Al KhabbAl KhabbAEAbu Dhabi24.5896955.746270Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292915Al AţīrAl Atir,Al Aţīr,Latir,LatīrAEAbu Dhabi23.1626153.736170Asia/Dubaipopulated place
8051665Al ḨazaywahAl Hazaywah,Al Ḩazaywah,alhzywt,الحزيوةAEImārat Umm al Qaywayn25.5258455.662660Asia/Dubaipopulated place
6691106Al BarshaAl Barsha,البرشاءAEDubai25.0897255.224650Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291035Rūl ḐadnāRol Dadnah,Rol Ḍadnah,Rul Dadna,Rul Dadnah,Rul Dhadna,Rūl Ḑadnah,Rūl ḐadnāAEFujairah25.5548156.345460Asia/Dubaipopulated place
290814ShawīyahShawiyah,ShawīyahAEFujairah25.2679256.081490Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292898BiţnahAl Bithnah,Bithna,Bithnah,Bitnah,Biţnah,albthnt,البثنةAEFujairah25.1895156.235160Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291270NafīrNafir,Nafīr,NefairAEAbu Dhabi23.1039353.789190Asia/Dubaipopulated place
388442Wayb ḨawfWayb Hawf,Wayb ḨawfAERaʼs al Khaymah26.0288956.121110Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291708KhattAl Khatt,Al Khaṭṭ,KhattAERaʼs al Khaymah25.6172956.011130Asia/Dubaipopulated place
8052075Ar RāshidīyahAr Rashidiyah,Ar Rāshidīyah,alrashdyt,الراشديةAEImārat Umm al Qaywayn25.3901755.841180Asia/Dubaipopulated place
11783623Al ‘ArādAl `Arad,Al ‘Arād,العرادAEAbu Dhabi23.8720855.554450Asia/Dubaipopulated place
12042052Bani Yas CityBani Yas,Bani Yas City,mdynt bny yas,مدينة بني ياسAEAbu Dhabi24.3097854.6294480498Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291844ḨuwaytaynHiweitein,Huwaitin,Huwaytayn,Ḥiweiṭein,ḨuwaytaynAEAbu Dhabi23.1190453.928360Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292195FāqīFaqi,FāqīAERaʼs al Khaymah25.4025456.145110Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292833Al JazīrahAl Jazirah,Al JazīrahAESharjah25.3555.366670Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291799JayfJayf,YaifAEAbu Dhabi23.1578653.777620Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292825Al KhārīAl Khari,Al KhārīAERaʼs al Khaymah25.0974556.026250Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292030ḨafīfHafif,ḨafīfAEAbu Dhabi23.146153.845280Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291242NaqrahNaqrahAEAbu Dhabi24.3764555.560320Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291499MāsahMasah,MāsahAERaʼs al Khaymah25.3031956.16490Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292854ḨaylAl Hayl,Al Ḩayl,Hail,Hayl,Hil,Ḥīl,ḨaylAERaʼs al Khaymah25.7049855.987010Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292071GhurahGhura,GhurahAEFujairah25.2196656.20760Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292822Al KhatimAl KhatimAEAbu Dhabi24.254.833330Asia/Dubaipopulated place
8052059Ar RamlahAr Ramlah,alrmlt,الرملةAEImārat Umm al Qaywayn25.5064155.580950Asia/Dubaipopulated place
290989SabkhahSabkha,Sabkhah,SabukhahAEAbu Dhabi23.1291753.981810Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291471MawşilMausal,Mausil,Mawsal,Mawsil,Mawşal,Mawşil,Musil,MūṣilAEAbu Dhabi23.0135354.154470Asia/Dubaipopulated place
12276998Al Barsha FirstAEDubai25.1106255.198380Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292263DaynahDaynahAERaʼs al Khaymah25.0471156.008950Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292968Abu DhabiA-pu-that-pi,AEbu Saby,AUH,Aboe Dhabi,Abou Dabi,Abu Dabi,Abu Dabis,Abu Daby,Abu Daibi,Abu Dhabi,Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City,Abu Dhabi emiraat,Abu Zabi,Abu Zaby,Abu Zabye,Abu Zabyo,Abu Ḍabi,Abu Ḑabi,Abu-Dabi,Abu-Dabi khot,Abu-Dabio,Abu-Dzabi,Abú Dabí,Abú Daibí,Abú Zabí,Abû Daby,Abū Dabī,Abū Z̧aby,Abū Z̧abye,Abū Z̧abyo,Abū Z̧abī,Ampou Ntampi,Ebu Dabi,Ebu Dhabi,a bu zha bi,abu dhabi,abu-dabi,abudabi,abudhabi,abw zby,abwzby,aputapi,jzyrt abwzby wjzr dakhlyt akhry,xa bud abi,Â-pu-tha̍t-pí,Äbu Saby,Əbu-Dabi,Άμπου Ντάμπι,Αμπου Νταμπι,Αμπού Ντάμπι,Абу Даби,Абу-Даби,Абу-Даби хот,Абу-Дабі,Әбу-Даби,Աբու Դաբի,אבו דאבי,أبوظبي,ئەبووزەبی,ابو ظبى,ابوظبی,ابوظہبی,جزيرة أبوظبي وجزر داخلية اخرى,अबु धाबी,अबू धाबी,আবুধাবি,ਅਬੂ ਧਾਬੀ,ଆବୁଧାବି,அபுதாபி,ಅಬು ಧಾಬಿ,അബുദാബി,අබුඩාබි,อาบูดาบี,ཨ་པོའུ་དྷ་པེ།,အဘူဒါဘီမြို့,აბუ-დაბი,አቡ ዳቢ,アブダビ,阿布扎比,아부다비AEAbu Dhabi24.4511854.396961807000Asia/Dubaicapital of a political entity
291925ḨaylAl Hayl,Hail,Hayl,ḨaylAEFujairah25.0922356.244180Asia/Dubaipopulated place
292717‘AqqahAdgat,Aqqa,`Aqqah,‘AqqahAEFujairah25.4986756.35830Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291299Mu‘tariḑahMu`taridah,Mu‘tariḑahAEFujairah25.5084156.110460Asia/Dubaipopulated place
291730KhannūrKhannur,KhannūrAEAbu Dhabi23.1009253.605940Asia/Dubaipopulated place
8019378ThobanAEFujairah25.3033256.027920Asia/Dubaipopulated place
394141QarayţaysahBidayarat Margham,Bidāyarat Margham,Qaraytaysah,QarayţaysahAEDubai24.8707755.549050Asia/Dubaipopulated place
390013ŞidaqahSidakah,Sidaqah,ŞidaqahAEFujairah25.6358756.167750Asia/Dubaipopulated place
412875Sikkat al KhaylSikkat al KhaylAEAbu Dhabi23.6505353.620490Asia/Dubaipopulated place
290710ŞūrSur,ŞūrAESharjah25.0940756.348270Asia/Dubaipopulated place

United Arab Emirates: A Geographical Analysis of a Modern Desert Oasis

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) stands as a testament to the transformative power of geography, combining vast deserts with cutting-edge urban development. Located on the southeastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, the UAE is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Oman to the southeast, and the Persian Gulf to the north. With a history steeped in trade, the UAE has evolved from a series of small, desert-based emirates to a modern powerhouse of innovation, culture, and commerce. The country’s unique geography, with its arid climate, coastal access, and strategic location, has shaped its economic activities, population distribution, and infrastructure. By obtaining detailed geographic data about its cities, regions, and natural features, one can better understand how the UAE’s geography has influenced its rapid growth and development.

The Landscape of the United Arab Emirates

The UAE’s landscape is dominated by its desert terrain, but it also includes rugged mountains, fertile oases, and a significant stretch of coastline along the Persian Gulf. The country is largely composed of arid desert land, with the Rub' al Khali (the Empty Quarter), the largest continuous sand desert in the world, extending into the southern parts of the UAE. The desert, however, is not merely an obstacle; it has been harnessed for innovation, with cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi using the desert as a backdrop for some of the most advanced urban developments in the world.

While the desert forms the heart of the UAE’s geography, the coastlines offer a contrasting and critical geographical feature. The UAE’s coastline is rich in natural harbors and is pivotal for international trade, particularly in oil exports. Ports like Jebel Ali in Dubai, one of the largest man-made harbors in the world, have positioned the UAE as a global trading hub. The coastal regions of the UAE also serve as centers for tourism, leisure, and international business, with cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi using their waterfronts for iconic developments such as the Palm Jumeirah and the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Further inland, the Hajar Mountains run through the eastern part of the UAE, creating a stark contrast to the flat expanses of the desert. The mountains have influenced the climate and settlement patterns, with higher elevations offering cooler temperatures and agricultural opportunities. Oases such as Al Ain, located near the border with Oman, have been key settlements in the UAE’s history, providing water in an otherwise dry region and supporting agriculture and trade.

Cities and Regions of the UAE

The UAE is composed of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah. These emirates are the administrative and geographical divisions of the country, each with its own unique characteristics shaped by geography and history.

Abu Dhabi, the capital, is located on the southwestern edge of the Persian Gulf and is the largest emirate in terms of land area. The city of Abu Dhabi itself is situated on an island off the mainland, connected by bridges, and is a central hub for politics, oil industry, and wealth generation. Its location along the coastline has made it one of the wealthiest cities globally, where modern skyscrapers meet sandy beaches.

Dubai, located just to the north of Abu Dhabi, is the UAE’s most populous city and the center of international trade, tourism, and real estate. Dubai’s geography, with its expansive coastline and proximity to the desert, has allowed it to capitalize on both its natural resources and its position as a global transit point. The city is known for its iconic skyline, which includes the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and Palm Jumeirah, a man-made island. These feats of engineering showcase Dubai’s ability to combine its natural desert environment with cutting-edge urban design.

Sharjah, located just northeast of Dubai, is another key emirate, known for its cultural and educational initiatives. Sharjah’s location along the coast has also made it a vital part of the UAE’s commercial and tourism sectors. The emirate, while less developed than Dubai in terms of high-rise buildings, is renowned for its arts, museums, and cultural festivals, playing a central role in preserving and promoting Arab culture.

Other emirates like Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al-Quwain are more rural and offer a different aspect of the UAE’s geography. Fujairah, on the eastern side of the UAE, borders the Gulf of Oman and is the only emirate to have a coastline on this body of water. It is known for its mountains and natural landscapes, contrasting with the other, more urbanized emirates. Ras Al Khaimah, located in the north, is home to more rugged terrain and offers opportunities for eco-tourism with its coastal and mountainous geography.

The Role of Geographic Data in Planning and Development

Geographic data plays a fundamental role in understanding the spatial organization of the UAE. The country’s rapid urbanization, infrastructure development, and resource management rely heavily on geographic data to ensure that growth is sustainable and efficient. Obtaining accurate data on cities, towns, regions, and natural resources helps the UAE optimize infrastructure, public services, and resource distribution.

For example, knowing the exact locations of urban centers like Dubai and Abu Dhabi allows for better planning of transportation networks, such as the Dubai Metro or the road connections between the different emirates. Geographic data also helps optimize land use for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes, making sure that the growing population is served by adequate infrastructure, such as roads, schools, and hospitals.

Furthermore, geographic data is critical for the management of the UAE’s water resources. The country relies on desalination plants to provide potable water for its population and industries. Mapping the locations of these plants, water storage facilities, and natural aquifers is essential for ensuring that water is distributed efficiently and that the country can meet its increasing demand.

Environmental Sustainability and Resource Management

The UAE’s geography also presents significant challenges related to environmental sustainability. The country’s desert environment means that fresh water is scarce, and it relies heavily on technology to provide water through desalination and innovative water conservation methods. Geographic data helps identify potential water sources, track consumption patterns, and design efficient water distribution systems.

Moreover, the UAE’s efforts to diversify its economy beyond oil are influenced by its geography. The vast deserts of the country provide an opportunity for solar energy production, and the UAE has invested heavily in renewable energy technologies. Geographic data is essential for determining the best locations for solar power plants and other green energy initiatives, ensuring that the country can reduce its reliance on fossil fuels while capitalizing on its sunny, dry climate.

Urban development in the UAE is another area where geographic data is key. The construction of massive developments like the Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah has dramatically altered the landscape. Geographic data is necessary to assess the environmental impact of such projects and to ensure that they are developed in a way that minimizes harm to the surrounding ecosystems.

The Future of the UAE: Geographic Data for Growth and Innovation

As the UAE continues to grow and evolve, geographic data will remain a vital tool in managing the country’s development. With its ambitious plans for the future, including becoming a global hub for innovation, technology, and sustainable development, the UAE’s reliance on geographic information will help ensure that its cities, industries, and infrastructure are adaptable to future challenges.

By obtaining and utilizing geographic data, the UAE can continue to plan for its future in a way that is sustainable and resilient. The country’s geographical diversity, from deserts to coastal areas to mountains, provides both opportunities and challenges for development. With the right geographic data, the UAE can continue to lead the way in urban innovation, environmental sustainability, and economic diversification, ensuring a prosperous future for its citizens and residents.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the United Arab Emirates is a prime example of how geography can shape the destiny of a nation. From its vast deserts to its bustling urban centers along the coast, the UAE’s geography has influenced its culture, economy, and development. The use of geographic data, including information on cities, regions, and natural resources, will continue to play a crucial role in guiding the UAE’s growth and ensuring that its development remains sustainable, efficient, and innovative. The future of the UAE will undoubtedly be shaped by the careful planning and use of geographic data to meet the challenges of the 21st century and beyond.

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  • Geoname_ID: This is a unique identifier for each place or geographical name in the Geoname database.
  • City: The name of the place, which can be a town, village or any other form of human settlement.
  • Alternate_Name: Other names or appellations that the place may have. These alternative names may be in different languages, dialects or even local names.
  • Country_Code: This is the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for the country in which the place is located. For example, "US" for the United States, "FR" for France.
  • Region: This represents the first-order administrative division in which the location is situated. For example, this could be a state, province or territory.
  • Sub_region: This is a second-order administrative division, such as a county or district, within the region.
  • Latitude: The geographical latitude of the location, usually in decimal degrees.
  • Longitude: The geographical longitude of the location, also usually in decimal degrees.
  • Elevation: The elevation or altitude of the location in relation to sea level, usually measured in metres.
  • Population: The estimated number of inhabitants or population of the location.
  • Timezone: The time zone in which the location is located, in accordance with global time zone standards.
  • Fcode_Name: This is a code that categorises the type of location. For example, "PPL" could mean a populated place, while "PPLC" could be the capital of a political entity.
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