| Population |
118,812 |
| Ruler |
H.H.
Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi |
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.
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