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Location:
Aisa,
UAE, Sharjah
Category:
City view
Description:
View of Al Batha Tower,
Khaled Lagoon, the Majaz Park, the
beautiful Al Noor Mosque and the
city of Sharjah.
Location Information:
Sharjah is the third largest and
most populous city in the United
Arab Emirates. It is located along
the southern coast of the Persian
Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula.
Sharjah is the seat of government of
the emirate of Sharjah. Sharjah
shares legal, political, military
and economic functions with the
other emirates within a federal
framework, although each emirate has
jurisdiction over some functions
such as civic law enforcement and
provision and upkeep of local
facilities. Sharjah has been ruled
by the Al Qasimi dynasty since 1972
The city is a centre for culture and
industry, and alone contributes to
7.4% of the GDP of the United Arab
Emirates. The city covers an
approximate area of 235 km² and has
a population of over 800,000 (2008).
The city of Sharjah overlooks the
Persian Gulf and has a population of
over 800,000 (2008). It contains the
main administrative and commercial
centers together with an array of
cultural and traditional projects,
including several museums covering
areas such as archaeology,natural
history,science, arts, heritage,
islamic art and culture. Distinctive
landmarks are the two major covered
souks, reflecting Islamic design; a
number of recreational areas and
public parks such as Al Jazeirah Fun
Park and Al Buheirah Corniche. The
city is also notable for its
numerous elegant mosques. The
Emirate of Sharjah is also known to
be the Cultural Capital of the UAE
with its rich legacy of arts,
heritage and culture.
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