Assertion: emirate | /r/CapableOf | form federation
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text: The UAE came into existence in December 1971 when six emirates formed a federation: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, and Fujairah; Ras Al Khaimah joined the alliance in 1972.With an area of 83,600 km², the United Arab Emirates is about the size of Austria , or slightly smaller than the US State of Maine .