|
|
The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has an impressive archaeological heritage and a very rich history.. Archeological excavations reveal that a settlement with an advanced civilization that carried on trade with the Indian sub-continent existed in this region. The traditional occupations of this emirate are mainly fishing, trading and agriculture which have been heavily modernized to meet the demands of the UAE's economy. Mina Saqr, located next to the town of Ras Al Khaimah, is a deepwater port
|
|
UAE MAP
DETAILED UAE MAP
MAP OF MIDDLE EAST
MUSLIMS BY COUNTRY
MAP OF AFRICAN ISLAM
OIL WORLD MAP
MAP OF AFRICA
WOMEN'S HUMAN RIGHTS NET
Capital: Ras al-Khaimah (former Julfar)
Emirates Largest city: Dubai
Emirates Ports: Al Fujayrah, Port Rashid, Khawr Fakkan, Mina' Jabal 'Ali, Mina' Rashid, Mina' Saqr, Mina' Zayid, Sharjan
Location: Ras Al Khaimah, located at the north end of the coast of the Arabian Gulf, is one of the seven Emirates that form the United Arab Emirates.
Geographic coordinates: 24 00 N, 54 00 E
Geography: The mountains have enabled the set up of stone quarries and a cement factory. Also the oilfield of Saleh, has boosted up the revenues of the emirate. There are no rivers or lakes
Ras al-Khaimah Area: 1.700 km²
Border countries: Oman 410 km, Saudi Arabia 457 km
Emirates Coastline: 1.318 km
Climate:desert; cooler in eastern mountains. Very hot and humid during the summer, with interior temperatures reaching 49°C. Sandstorms: shimal, a powerful wind from the north or west, and the hot khamsin, coming from the south in summer.
Lowest point: Persian Gulf 0 m
Highest point:Jabal Yibir 1.527 m
Ras al-Khaimah Population: 250.000
Ethnic groups: Emirati 19%, other Arab (Jordanians, Palestinians, and Egyptians) and Iranian 23%, South Asian 50%, other expatriates (includes Westerners and East Asians: Indians, Pakistanis, Sri Lankans, Bangladeshis, and Filipinos) 8% - less than 20% are UAE citizens
Languages: Arabic (official), Persian, English, Hindi, Urdu
Religions: Muslim 96% (Shi'a 16%). The constitution guarantees religious freedom and other religions are represented, including Hinduism and Christianity.
Currency: Emirati dirham (AED)
Administrative divisions: Abu Zaby (Abu Dhabi), 'Ajman, Al Fujayrah, Ash Shariqah (Sharjah), Dubayy (Dubai), Ra's al Khaymah, Umm al Qaywayn
| |
