Trucial States and Maritime Truce
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What is the primary characteristic of an exclave?

  • It is a part of a state that shares a border with only one other state
  • It is a territory that is only accessible by water
  • It is a geographically detached part of a state, surrounded by the territory of one or more states (correct)
  • It is a state that is completely surrounded by another state

    • What is the term for a region that is completely surrounded by another state's territory?

  • Trucial state
  • Exclave
  • Territorial waters
  • Enclave (correct)

    • Which of the following was NOT a Trucial state prior to the formation of the UAE?

  • Sharjah
  • Oman (correct)
  • Abu Dhabi
  • Dubai

    • What is the maritime territory that is closest to an exclave?

    <p>Territorial waters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is TRUE about the formation of the UAE?

    <p>The UAE was formed in 1971 by the merger of seven Trucial states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between an exclave and an enclave?

    <p>An enclave is surrounded by a single state, while an exclave is surrounded by multiple states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be the result if an exclave were to be surrounded by the territory of only one state?

    <p>It would become an enclave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are exclaves often of significant importance to the parent state?

    <p>Because they provide access to additional natural resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios would NOT result in the creation of an exclave?

    <p>A state declaring independence from a larger nation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relevance of the Trucial states to the concept of exclaves?

    <p>The Trucial states were not exclaves, but rather a group of independent states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum extent of the territorial sea measured from the baseline?

    <p>12 nautical miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of the territorial sea in relation to the state?

    <p>Exclusive sovereignty and jurisdiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following entities does NOT have jurisdiction over the territorial sea?

    <p>Other states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 12 nautical mile territorial sea in relation to the formation of the UAE?

    <p>It played no role in the formation of the UAE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Trucial states and the territorial sea?

    <p>The Trucial states had no connection to the territorial sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the boundary of the UAE's territorial sea?

    <p>The low-water line along the UAE's coastline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 12 nautical mile territorial sea in the context of the UAE's formation?

    <p>It played a crucial role in the formation of the UAE as a nation-state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary characteristic of the Trucial states prior to the formation of the UAE?

    <p>They were British protectorates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relevance of the UAE's EEZ to its political geography?

    <p>It is a significant factor in the UAE's maritime boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the 1973 oil embargo on the UAE's formation?

    <p>It accelerated the formation of the UAE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the maritime boundary in the context of the UAE's political geography?

    <p>It is a significant factor in the UAE's maritime boundaries and resource management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the UAE's territorial sea and its EEZ?

    <p>The territorial sea is a part of the EEZ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the 1853 Perpetual Treaty of Maritime Truce?

    <p>To provide reparations for injuries inflicted by one Ruler's subjects on another's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the 1892 Exclusive Agreement?

    <p>It established the Trucial states as a British protectorate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the etymology of the term 'Trucial States'?

    <p>Derived from the Arabic phrase for 'States of the Truce'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary geographical feature of the Trucial states prior to the formation of the UAE?

    <p>A contiguous coastline along the Persian Gulf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the principal maritime feature of the Trucial states?

    <p>A 12-nautical-mile territorial sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary political consequence of the 1853 Perpetual Treaty of Maritime Truce?

    <p>The establishment of British protectorates in the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the geographical scope of the Trucial states prior to the formation of the UAE?

    <p>A collection of coastal city-states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary impact of the 1892 Exclusive Agreement on the Trucial states?

    <p>It solidified British influence in the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary geographical feature of the Trucial Coast?

    <p>A rugged coastline along the Persian Gulf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the British Resident in the Trucial states?

    <p>To enforce the truce and obtain reparations for injuries inflicted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The British Resident and Truce Enforcement

    • The British Resident enforced the truce and obtained reparations for injuries inflicted by one Ruler's subjects on another's.

    Perpetual Treaty of Maritime Peace and Truce (1853)

    • The treaty was signed in 1853 and led to the region being known as the Trucial States (Al-Imārāt al-Mutaṣāliḥa) or the Trucial Coast (Al-Sāḥil al-Mutaṣāliḥ).

    Exclusive Treaty Agreement (1892)

    • An exclusive treaty agreement was signed in 1892.

    Political Geography of the UAE

    • The UAE has territorial waters, contiguous zones, and an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
    • The EEZ is a designated area where the UAE has special rights over the exploration and use of marine resources.

    Geography and its Impact on the UAE

    • Historically, settlements were established in the UAE due to its geographical features.
    • An exclave is a part of a state that is geographically separated from the main part by the territory of one or more states.

    The British Resident and Truce Enforcement

    • The British Resident enforced the truce and obtained reparations for injuries inflicted by one Ruler's subjects on another's.

    Perpetual Treaty of Maritime Peace and Truce (1853)

    • The treaty was signed in 1853 and led to the region being known as the Trucial States (Al-Imārāt al-Mutaṣāliḥa) or the Trucial Coast (Al-Sāḥil al-Mutaṣāliḥ).

    Exclusive Treaty Agreement (1892)

    • An exclusive treaty agreement was signed in 1892.

    Political Geography of the UAE

    • The UAE has territorial waters, contiguous zones, and an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
    • The EEZ is a designated area where the UAE has special rights over the exploration and use of marine resources.

    Geography and its Impact on the UAE

    • Historically, settlements were established in the UAE due to its geographical features.
    • An exclave is a part of a state that is geographically separated from the main part by the territory of one or more states.

    The British Resident and Trucial States

    • The British Resident enforced the truce and obtained reparations for injuries inflicted by one Ruler's subjects on another's.
    • The Perpetual Treaty of Maritime Peace (1853) and Perpetual Treaty of Maritime Truce (1853) led to the region being known as the Trucial States (Al-Imārāt al-Mutaṣāliḥa) or the Trucial Coast (Al-Sāḥil al-Mutaṣāliḥ).

    Territorial Waters and Maritime Boundaries

    • The 1892 Exclusive Agreement established the territorial waters of the UAE.
    • The territorial sea is defined as 12 nautical miles from the baseline, giving states exclusive sovereignty and jurisdiction over this area.

    Political Geography and the UAE

    • The UAE's unique geography has shaped its development and history.
    • Historically, settlements were established in the region due to its strategic location and natural resources.

    Geography and its Impact on the UAE

    • The UAE's settlements were established in specific locations due to geographical factors, which influenced the relative power between Emirates.
    • Historical factors that influenced settlement locations:
      • Abu Dhabi
      • Al Ain
      • Al Dhaid
      • Dubai town

    Physical Geography of the UAE

    • The UAE's physical geography has affected:
      • Economic activity
      • Trade routes
      • Settlement locations

    Features of the UAE's Coast

    • Coast-inlets
    • Silting
    • Dredging
    • Coastal offloading
    • Dubai creek: underwent significant changes in the 1950s, with historical images from 1943 (Source: IOR/R/15/2/506)

    Hajar Mountains

    • The UAE section of the Hajar mountains extends for 65km and is approximately 25km wide (KELLY – BOUNDARY-MAKING IN SOUTH-EASTERN ARABIA, Asian Affairs, 52:1, 175-192, DOI: 10.1080/03068374.2021.1880205)

    Political Geography of the UAE

    • The UAE's external borders are defined by:
      • Territorial waters
      • Contiguous zone
      • Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
    • The baseline of the UAE's waters is fixed at the low-water line along the coast.

    UAE's Waters

    Political Geography of the UAE

    • The UAE's territorial waters, contiguous zone, and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) are defined.
    • The UAE's EEZ is detailed on the Marine Regions website.

    Historical Settlements in the UAE

    • Settlements in the UAE, such as Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Al Dhaid, and Dubai, were historically located due to geographical factors.
    • The relative power between Emirates was influenced by these settlements.

    Impact of Geography on the UAE

    • Physical geography has shaped the UAE's economy, trade routes, and settlement locations throughout history.
    • The country's physical geography features include:
      • Coast-inlets
      • Mountains (Hajar mountains, which stretch for 65km and are about 25km wide)
      • Sabkha
      • Gravel plains
      • Desert

    Dubai Creek

    • Dubai creek has undergone changes over time, with silting and dredging occurring.
    • Historical images of Dubai creek are available, including a 1943 image.

    Boundary-Making in Southeastern Arabia

    • The UAE section of the Hajar mountains has been a factor in boundary-making in the region.

    Political Geography - External Borders

    • The UAE's external borders have been shaped by historical treaties, including:
      • 1853 Perpetual Treaty of Maritime Peace
      • 1892 Exclusive treaty agreement
    • These treaties led to the region being known as the Trucial States or Trucial Coast (Al-Sāḥil al-Mutaṣāliḥ).

    Baseline and Maritime Boundaries

    • The baseline is fixed at the low-water line along the coast.
    • The British Resident enforced the truce and obtained reparations for injuries inflicted by one Ruler's subjects on another's.

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