Updated 11:20 AM,July 15,2025
Third Largest Emirate in the UAE
The Emirate of Sharjah is the third largest in the United Arab Emirates, covering an area of 2,600 square kilometers (1,000 square miles). Approximately 75% of its population resides in its capital city, also named Sharjah, located on the Arabian Gulf coast north of Dubai. Sharjah also includes three coastal outlying districts in the east along the Gulf of Oman: Dibba, Khorfakan, and Kalba. This makes it the only one of the seven emirates that shares borders with all other emirates.[1]
Emirates Ranked by Area
The United Arab Emirates consists of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain. Each emirate’s headquarters is located in its capital city, which bears the same name. Abu Dhabi is the largest emirate by area, accounting for over 86% of the country’s total landmass. Dubai and Sharjah follow in second and third place, respectively. The table below shows the ranking of the seven emirates by area:[2]
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Ranking
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Emirate Name
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Area (in square kilometers)
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1-
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Abu Dhabi
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67,350
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2-
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Dubai
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3,900
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3-
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Sharjah
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2,600
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4-
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Ras Al Khaimah
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1,700
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5-
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Fujairah
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1,200
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6-
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Umm Al Quwain
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800
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7-
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Ajman
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250
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If you'd like to learn more about Sharjah's size and geographical features, we recommend reading this article: Emirate of Sharjah: Area and Key Geographical Features
General Information About Sharjah Emirate
Key facts about the Emirate of Sharjah include:[3]
- Sharjah city is connected by a paved road to the cities of Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi.
- Khorfakan district hosts active trade on the Gulf of Oman, especially gold trade with India, and serves as the headquarters for a fisheries research station of the union.
- Sharjah holds modest reserves of oil and natural gas, but its significance lies in industrial development and transportation, which have played crucial roles in its growth.
- Sharjah city has an international airport and also houses the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, opened in 2008.
The following article provides comprehensive insights into the historical, economic, and cultural standing of Sharjah—explore it now: Information About Sharjah Emirate and Its Key Features
References
- ↑ Malcolm C. Peck, "Sharjah", www.encyclopedia.com, Retrieved 9-12-2017. Edited.
- ↑ "Political Map of United Arab Emirates (UAE)", www.mapsofworld.com, 15-3-2017, Retrieved 9-12-2017. Edited.
- ↑ The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica, "Al-Shāriqah", www.britannica.com, Retrieved 9-12-2017. Edited.
