Emirate of Fujairah
Fujairah is an emirate on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates. The emirate lies along the Gulf of Oman.
Al Fujairah
الفجيرة | |
|---|---|
| Emirate of Fujairah | |
 Fujairah Fort | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location of Fujairah in the UAE | |
| Coordinates: 25°16′N 56°20′E | |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Fujairah |
| Boroughs | 2 municipalities[1]
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| Government | |
| • Emir | HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi |
| • Crown Prince | HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi |
| Area | |
| • Emirate | 1,166 km2 (450 sq mi) |
| Population (2009 estimate) | |
| • Metro | 152,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (UAE standard time) |
| Website | Fujairah |
Notable features
Fujairah is known for its beaches and the Hajar Mountains, which run through much of the emirate. In the south, the city of Fujairah is home to the massive Sheikh Zayed Mosque, known for its towering white minarets. Overlooking the city is the Fujairah Fort, a reconstructed 17th-century fortress featuring round and square towers.
References
- http://www.megf.org/2014/con_proceedings/Pre%20Conf.-Eng.%20Abdulla%20Al%20Khaddeim,Fujairah%20Municipality%20GIS%20Initiatives_Feb_2014.pdf GIS Initiatives for The Strategic Development of The Emirate of Fujayrah
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