What is the largest administrative region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi by area, including the Liwa area in the west?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Al Dhafra Region
- Step 1: The Al Dhafra Region, known until 2017 as Al Gharbia or the Western Region, is one of three municipal regions of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Answer: Al Dhafra Region. Forming the western part of the UAE, it is by far the largest region by area, occupying 71% of the emirate's total area, yet the smallest by population and population density. Why not the others: The Capital District and the Al Ain (Eastern) region are the other two regions and are smaller by area.
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