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. It covers an area of 656 square miles (1700 km²). Ras Al Khaimah is in the southern part of the Persian Gulf. The emirate is ruled by Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammad al-Qassimi. It is in the northern part of the UAE bordering Oman. The emirate has a population of about 300,000 inhabitants. The city has a population 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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