The Emirate of Sharjah 

The Emirate of Sharjah is located along the coast of the Arabian Gulf over a distance of 16 kilometers long, and extending intothe interior for a distance exceeding 80 kilometers. The three other parts of Sharjah lying on the Gulf of Oman are: Kalba,Khor Fakan and Dabba El-Husn. The Emirate has an area of2590square ilometers, equivalent to 3.3% of the country's total area excluding the islands.The population of the Emirate is estimated to be 330,000 for 1992.  

The city of Sharjah is the capital of the Emirate, overlooking the Arabian Gulf. It comprises the Ruler's office, government 
departments, companies, banks and hotels. Distinctive land marks of the city are the commercial markets built on the lines of the Islamic design, such as Sharjah and Al-Magara markets. Many recreational areas and public parks, and museums are established in the city, like Al-Gazera Fun Park , Al-Bouheira Corniche, and Sharjah Science Museum & Learning Centre . 
The city is also famous for its great number of mosques. Two other important achievements are the Sharjah International Airport and Khalid Seaport.  
Some oases are scattered in the interior. The most ell-known is Zeid with very rich and fertile soil which produce large quantities of vegetables and gricultural products. On the Eastern region along the Gulf of Oman there is the town of Khor Fakan, having the main port for the Eastern region. The other islands in the area are Abu Mousa and Sayeer Bou Naa'eer. 

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