Updated 11:20 AM,Jul 15,2025
Third Largest Emirate in the UAE
The Emirate of Sharjah is the third largest in the United Arab Emirates, covering an area of 2,600 square kilometers (1,000 square miles). Approximately 75% of its population resides in its capital city, also named Sharjah, located on the Arabian Gulf coast north of Dubai. Sharjah also includes three coastal outlying regions in the east along the Gulf of Oman: Dibba, Khorfakan, and Kalba. This unique configuration makes Sharjah the only emirate among the seven that shares borders with all other emirates.[1]
UAE Emirate Rankings by Area
The United Arab Emirates consists of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain. Each emirate’s administrative center is located in its capital city, which bears the same name. Abu Dhabi is the largest emirate by area, accounting for over 86% of the country’s total landmass. Dubai and Sharjah follow as the second and third largest. The table below outlines the ranking of the seven emirates by size:[2]
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Rank
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Emirate Name
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Area (square kilometers)
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1-
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Abu Dhabi
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67,350
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2-
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Dubai
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3,900
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3-
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Sharjah
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2,600
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4-
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Ras Al Khaimah
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1,700
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5-
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Fujairah
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1,200
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6-
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Umm Al Quwain
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800
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7-
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Ajman
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250
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If you're interested in learning more about Sharjah's geographical features and area, we recommend reading this article: Emirate of Sharjah: Area and Key Geographical Features
General Information About Sharjah Emirate
Key facts about the Emirate of Sharjah include:[3]
- Sharjah City is connected by a paved road to the cities of Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi.
- Khorfakan region has a thriving trade on the Gulf of Oman, particularly in gold with India, and serves as the headquarters for a fisheries research station of the union.
- Sharjah holds modest reserves of oil and natural gas, but its significance lies more in industrial and transportation sectors, which have played a crucial role in its development.
- Sharjah City hosts an international airport and the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, inaugurated in 2008.
The following article offers comprehensive insights into Sharjah’s historical, economic, and cultural significance—explore it now: About the Emirate of Sharjah and Its Key Features
References
- ↑ Malcolm C. Peck, "Sharjah", www.encyclopedia.com, Retrieved 9-12-2017. Edited.
- ↑ "Political Map of United Arab Emirates (UAE)", www.mapsofworld.com, 15-3-2017, Retrieved 9-12-2017. Edited.
- ↑ The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica, "Al-Shāriqah", www.britannica.com, Retrieved 9-12-2017. Edited.
