An emirate is a territory ruled by an emir, a title used by monarchs or high officeholders in the Muslim world. There are three emirates that are independent states; and the unrecognized Taliban state in Afghanistan is also styled as an emirate.

Is an emirate a country?

The UAE is a country, consisting of seven smaller 'Emirates' which are similar to states. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are 2 of those 7 states.

What is an emirate vs country?

As nouns the difference between country and emirate

is that country is (label) an area of land; a district, region while emirate is a country ruled by an emir.