Sharjah (emirate)
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Sharjah (Arabic: إِمَارَة ٱلشَّارِقَة Imārat Aš-Šāriqah) is one of the seven emirate of the United Arab Emirates.
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Sharjah
إِمَارَة ٱلشَّارِقَة Imārat al-Shāriqah | |
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Emirate of Sharjah | |
Coordinates: 25°21′27″N 55°23′27″E | |
Country | United Arab Emirates |
Seat | Sharjah |
Boroughs | 9 municipalities[1]
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Government | |
• Type | Absolute monarchy |
• Ruler | Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi |
Area | |
• Total | 2,590 km2 (1,000 sq mi) |
• Rank | 3rd |
Population (2019) | |
• Total | 2,374,132 |
• Rank | 3rd |
Demonym | Sharjawi |
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