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.
