The United Arab Emirates is located in the Middle East region of Asia. It is at the tip of the Arabian Peninsula, having borders with Saudi Arabia and Oman and is one of the GCC (Gulf Co-operation Council) States. It consists of seven emirates, which include Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. It contains 200 islands, covers an area of 83,600 square kilometers (32,400 square miles) and is located at 23° 49 North, 54° 20 East.