Ajman
Ajman (Arabic: عجمان, 'Aǧmān; Gulf Arabic: عيمان ʿymān) is the capital of the emirate of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates. It is the fifth-largest city in UAE after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Al Ain. Located along the Persian Gulf, it is engulfed by the larger emirate of Sharjah in territory.
Ajman
عجمان | |
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City | |
Clockwise from top: Aerial view of Ajman, Corniche Mosque, Ajman beach, Street in Ajman, Ajman Fort Museum | |
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Coat of arms | |
Ajman Location of Ajman in the UAE Ajman Location within the Persian Gulf | |
| Coordinates: 25°24′49″N 55°26′44″E | |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Emirate of Ajman |
| Founded | 1750 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Monarchy |
| • Emir | Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi III |
| Area | |
| • Land | 148 km2 (57 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 490,035 |
| GDP | |
| • Total | US$ 9.3 billion (2023) |
| • Per capita | US$ 22,600 (2023) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (UAE Standard Time) |
| Website | ajman.ae |
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