Fujairah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Al Fujairah
الفجيرة
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| Emirate of Fujairah | |||
Fujairah Fort
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Location of Fujairah in the UAE
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| Country |  United Arab Emirates |
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| Emirate |  Fujairah |
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| Boroughs |
2 municipalities
Fujairah Municipality
Dibba Al-Fujairah Municipality |
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| • Emirate | 1,166 km2 (450 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2009 estimate)
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| • Metro | 152,000 | ||
| Time zone | UTC+4 (UAE standard time) | ||
| Website | Fujairah | ||
Fujairah is an emirate on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates. The emirate lies along the Gulf of Oman.
Notable features
Fujairah is known for its beaches and the Hajar Mountains, which run through much of the emirate. In the south, the city of Fujairah is home to the massive Sheikh Zayed Mosque, known for its towering white minarets. Overlooking the city is the Fujairah Fort, a reconstructed 17th-century fortress featuring round and square towers.
Images for kids
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Fujairah Fort
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View on Fujairah Beach looking out to sea
See also
In Spanish: Fuyaira (ciudad) para niños
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