Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, Administrative region in northern United Arab Emirates
Ras al-Jaima extends over 2,486 square kilometers of territory, including 64 kilometers of coastline along the Persian Gulf and mountains near the Omani border.
The territory remained independent for several months after the British departure in 1971, before joining the United Arab Emirates federation on February 11, 1972.
The Al Qasimi family maintains traditional leadership of this emirate, with Sheikh Saud bin Saqr al-Qasimi currently governing the territory and its 345,000 inhabitants.
The emirate focuses on industrial development and mineral extraction since 1920 due to the absence of petroleum resources in its territory.
Archaeological findings reveal continuous human presence in this region for 7,000 years, with substantial remains from the Umm Al Nar period.
Location: United Arab Emirates
Inception: 1869
Capital city: Ras al-Khaimah
Elevation above the sea: 2 m
Shares border with: Emirate of Ajman, Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, Emirate of Fujairah, Al Batinah Region, Al Buraimi Governorate, Musandam Governorate, Emirate of Sharjah
Website: http://rak.ae
GPS coordinates: 25.78333,55.95000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:07
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