The Emirate of Ajman is situated on the coast of the
Arabian Gulf extending over a distance of 16 km long
between the emirates of Umm al Qiwain and Sharjah
The area of the emirate is about 259 Sqkm which is
equivalent to 0.3% of the country's total area excluding
the islands The population of the emirate is 121491
persons in 1995
The city of Ajman is the capital of the emirate lies
on the coast the Arabian Gulf It comprises the Ruler's
office companies banks and commercial markets The
Port of Ajman is located along a natural creek (Khor)
which penetrates the town
The two major areas in the emirate are Masfout which
is an agricultural area located 110 km to the south
east of the emirate and Manama area located 60 km
to the East
Ajman
has been transformed into an Emirate with modern facilities
and amenities The Emirate is also well connected with
the rest of the UAE by modern highways and road network
Yet the traditional way of life has been preserved
forming with the modern living environment a pleasant
blend of the old and the new and the simple and sophisticated
The beautiful beaches of Ajman and the cleaner and
less commercialized seashores offer excellent facilities
for swimmers and beach lovers For bargain hunters
it is worth a visit to Ajman Souk which is also renowned
for its architectural splendor Some of the regions
such as Masfoot and Manama are rich in agriculture
and farming Masfoot is surrounded by mountains in
all directions which provide a scenic backdrop to
this region.
The
United Arab Emirates is proud of their culture heritage
and history which form the foundation of the country's
present prosperity The Fortress in Ajman built way
back in the 18th century is a symbol that reflects
this rich heritage The fortress was restored and now
houses the famous Ajman Museum Its prized possessions
include the treasures of former Rulers monuments conventional
industry presentation of social life style and the
traditional profession of the past
Finally living in a marine environment dhow building
using traditional tools and manual skills and fishing
continue to thrive as important activities in the
Emirate.
