Emirate of Sharjah
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The Emirate of Sharjah is one of the emirates of the United Arab Emirates, which covers 2,590 square kilometres (1,000 sq mi) and has a population of over 1,400,000 (2015). It comprises the capital city of Sharjah, after which it is named, and other minor towns and exclaves such as Kalba', Al Dhaid, Dibba Al-Hisn and Khor Fakkan.
Older residential area of Sharjah, displaying the local architecture
Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, emir of Sharjah
Khor Fakkan beach, with the Western Hajar Mountains in the background
The Emirates Eye, the ferris wheel at Al-Qasbah in Sharjah City
Sharjah
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Sharjah is the third-most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, after Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It is the capital of the Emirate of Sharjah and forms part of the Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman metropolitan area.
Image: Al Khan Lagoon by Night
Image: Al Qasba
Image: Sharjah Heritage Area, UAE (4324549568)
Image: Blue Souk, Sharjah, UAE (4323843389)