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
