Sharjah (emirate) facts for kids
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Sharjah
إِمَارَة ٱلشَّارِقَة
Imārat al-Shāriqah
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| Emirate of Sharjah | |||
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Location of Sharjah in the UAE
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| Country |  United Arab Emirates |
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| Seat | Sharjah | ||
| Boroughs |
9 municipalities
Sharjah City Municipality
Al Bataeh Municipality Al Dhaid City Municipality Al Madam Municipality Dibba Al-Hisn City Municipality Al Hamriya Municipality Khor Fakkan City Municipality Kalba City Municipality Mleiha Municipality |
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| • Type | Absolute monarchy | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2,590 km2 (1,000 sq mi) | ||
| Area rank | 3rd | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 2,374,132 | ||
| • Rank | 3rd | ||
| Demonym(s) | Sharjawi | ||
Sharjah (Arabic: إِمَارَة ٱلشَّارِقَة Imārat Aš-Šāriqah) is one of the seven emirate of the United Arab Emirates.
Rulers
Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, emir of Sharjah
List of the rulers ruled Emirate of Sharjah.
| Years of ruling | Birth | Death | Name | Notes |
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| 1747–1777 | ||||
| 1777–1803 | Sheikh Saqr bin Rashid Al Qasimi | |||
| 1803–1866 | 1866 | Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi | First time | |
| 1866–1868 (14 April) | ||||
| 1868 (14 April) – 1883 (March) 1869–1883 jointly w/next leader |
1919 | Sheikh Salim bin Sultan Al Qasimi | ||
| 1883 (March) – 1914 | ||||
| 1914 (13 April) – 1924 (21 November) | ||||
| 1924 (21 November) – 1951 | ||||
| 1951 (May) – 1965 (24 June) | 1925 | 1993 | Sheikh Saqr bin Sultan Al Qasimi | |
| 1965 (24 June) – 1972 (24 January) | 1931 | 1972 | Sheikh Khalid bin Muhammad Al Qasimi | |
| 1972 (25 January) – 1972 | 1925 | 1993 | Sheikh Saqr bin Sultan Al Qasimi | Acting |
| 1972–1987 (17 June) | 1939 | Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi | First time | |
| 1987 (17 June) – 1987 (23 June) | 1937 | 2004 | Sheikh `Abd al-`Aziz bin Muhammad Al Qasimi | |
| 1987 (23 June) – present | 1939 | Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi | Second time |
Images for kids
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Older residential area of Sharjah, displaying the local architecture
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Khor Fakkan beach, with the Western Hajar Mountains in the background
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The University of Sharjah
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Dibba Al-Hisn beach in the gulf of Oman.
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One Day International cricket match at Sharjah
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Sharjah International Airport
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See also
In Spanish: Sharjah para niños
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