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
