The Emirate of Ajman is situated on the coast of the Arabian
Gulf extending over a distance of 16 km long between the emirates
of Umm al Qiwain and Sharjah The area of the emirate is about
259 Sqkm which is equivalent to 0.3% of the country's total
area excluding the islands The population of the emirate is
121491 persons in 1995
The city of Ajman is the capital of the emirate lies on the
coast the Arabian Gulf It 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 areas in the emirate are Masfout which is an
agricultural area located 110 km to the south east of the
emirate and Manama area located 60 km to the East
Ajman
has been transformed into an Emirate with modern facilities
and amenities The Emirate is also well connected with the
rest of the UAE by modern highways and road network Yet the
traditional way of life has been preserved forming with the
modern living environment a pleasant blend of the old and
the new and the simple and sophisticated
The beautiful beaches of Ajman and the cleaner and less commercialized
seashores offer excellent facilities for swimmers and beach
lovers For bargain hunters it is worth a visit to Ajman Souk
which is also renowned for its architectural splendor Some
of the regions such as Masfoot and Manama are rich in agriculture
and farming Masfoot is surrounded by mountains in all directions
which provide a scenic backdrop to this region.
The United
Arab Emirates is proud of their culture heritage and history
which form the foundation of the country's present prosperity
The Fortress in Ajman built way back in the 18th century is
a symbol that reflects this rich heritage The fortress was
restored and now houses the famous Ajman Museum Its prized
possessions include the treasures of former Rulers monuments
conventional industry presentation of social life style and
the traditional profession of the past
Finally living in a marine environment dhow building using
traditional tools and manual skills and fishing continue to
thrive as important activities in the Emirate
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