Ras al-Khaimah

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Ras al-Khaimah (Arabic: رأس الخيمة‎, rās al-Khaymah, literally "The Top of the Tent") is one of the emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in the southwest of the Persian Gulf. It is in the northern part of the UAE bordering Oman. The emirate has a population of about 300,000 inhabitants. It covers an area of 656 square miles (1700 km²), mostly desert. The emirate is ruled by Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammad al-Qassimi. The capital city and home of ... more
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Area:

  • 1,683 km² (649.8 mi² )

Also known as:

  • Jasimishaikhdomofrasalkhaimah,
  • Ran Al Khaima,
  • Rasalkhaymah,
  • Ra'S Al Khaymah,
  • Ra’S Al Khaymah,
  • Sheikhdom Of Ras Al Khaimah,
  • Jasimi Shaikhdom Of Ras Al-Khaimah,
  • State Of Ras Al Khaima,
  • Ras Al Khaima,
  • Ras Al Khaymah

Location

ISO 3166-2 Code:

  • AE-RK

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  • 25.66667
  • 56

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