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The total population is 636,000 ( 2003 ). DESCRIPTION Sharjah is the third largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, and is the only one to have land on both the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Sharjah is ruled by His Highness Sheikh Sultan Al-Qasimi , Member of the Supreme Council and Amir of Sharjah. In addition there are three enclaves belonging to Sharjah situated on the east coast, bordering the Gulf Of Oman . These are Kalba , Khor Fakkan and Dibba Al-Husn . The emirate has an area of 2,590 square kilometres, which is equivalent to 3.3 per cent of the country's total area, excluding the islands. The capital and Port Khalid. Sharjah also encompasses some important oasis areas, the most famous of which is Dhaid where a wide range of vegetables and fruits is cultivated on its rich and fertile soil. Khor Fakkan provides Sharjah with a major east coast port. An offshore island of Sir Abu Nuáir belongs to Sharjah. Sharjah also claims the Iranian island of Abu Musa . Sharjah has one Omani Enclave , the Madha territory, wherein lies an UAE Exclave , called Nahwa . Sharjah is a sister city to Dubai and Ajman (two fellow emirates) on both its borders. It is about 170 kilometres away from the capital city Abu Dhabi . HISTORY Historically, Sharjah was one of the wealthiest towns in this region with a settlement in existence for over 5000 years. In the early 18th century the Qawasim clan (Huwayla tribe) established itself in Sharjah, c.1727 declaring Sharjah independent. On 8 January 1820 Sheikh Sultan I signed the General Maritime Treaty with Britain, accepting a protectorate to keep the Ottoman Turks out. Like four of its neighbours, Ajman , Dubai , Ras Al-Khaimah and Umm Al-Qaiwain , its position on the route to India made it important enough to be recognized as a Salute State (be it of the lowest class: 3 guns). On 2 December 1971 Sheikh Khalid III joined the United Arab Emirates. The historically known rulers were:
SPORTS The Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium has hosted almost 200 Cricket One Day International s, more than any other ground, and 4 Test Matches . KALBã (KHWOR KALBA) Kalba is a fast growing city in the emirate of Sharjah , along the eastern coast of United Arab Emirates , located about 8 km from Fujairah , on the UAE Oman border. It is accessible by road from Fujairah (8 km), and Hatta (40 km approx), via two sea ports (Fujairah and KorKalba) and the airport at Fujairah. The road from Kalba to KorKalba extends till the border with Oman, and is one of the exit entry points between UAE and Oman. Kalba is famous for its back-waters and the surrounding Mangrove forest. It also boasts of ancient forts and a hot water spring at Wadi Halu. In 1903 a tiny entity, called Kalbã after this city as its capital, achieved de facto independence from Sharjah. On 8 December 1936 it was recognized by Britain. 1952 it was re-incorporated into Sharjah. It has only had three rulers:
SOURCES & EXTERNAL LINKS The Dawoodi Bohras in Sharjah |
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