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
