The Emirate of Ajman
The Emirate of Ajman is situated on
the coast of the Arabian Gulf, extending over a distance of 16 km, between the
emirates of Umm Al-Quwain and Sharjah. The area of the emirate is 259 square
kilometers, equivalent to 0.3% of the country's total area, excluding the
islands. The population was estimated to be 80,000 in
1992.
The town of Ajman, the capital of
the emirate, lies on the coast of the Arabian Gulf. lt comprises the Ruler's
office, companies, banks and commercial markets. The port of Ajman is located
along a natural creek (Khor) which penetrates the town.
The two major regions in the emirate
are Masfout, an agricultural area, lying at a distance of 110 km long at the
South east,and Manama located 60 to the
east.(from…http://www.uae.org.ae/Map/ummalquwain.html).
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