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We are the Emirates of Ras Al
Khaimah, one of the 7 Emirates of the United
Arab Emirates(U.A.E).It is the northern most
Emirates of the U.A.E. Ras Al Khaimah and other
Emirates are fast becoming the world's most
attractive destination for the buisness &
tourism. The magic of this booming country stems
from the unique blend of local Arabian culture
and tradition along with modernity. A
cosmopolition economy, The U.A.E has mixtureof
over 100 nationalities and cultures living and
working in harmony.
People from different parts of
the world find the U.A.E not only a convenient
but fascinating place to live.Its safe
environment, hight lliving standard, modern
communication network, state-of-the-art tourist
infrastructure, magnificent shopping malls and
festivals throughout the year, all contribute to
the UAE sucess story.
Geographical
Location
 The coastlines of the emirate extend to
miles along the Arabian Gulf, on the far eastern
part of the Arab World. Ras Al Khaimah emirate
borders Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah and Sharjah
emirates as well as the Sultanate of Oman. RAK
is the first emirate that overlooks the
approaches to the Arabian Gulf.
Ras Al Khaimah -
Area
One of the seven Emirates of United
Arab Emirates located North of U.A.E. on the
Arabian(Persian) Gulf. With a total area of
5,800 km2 and ranks fourth among the seven
emirates in terms of area.
Ras Al Khaimah -
Topographical Features
Ras Al Kamiah is
characterized by the unique variation of its
topography. In the West there is a low sand
plain stretching along the Gulf coasts. In the
extreme Northern part of the emirate, the range
of rugged high mountains project to the sea,
then extends southward. The relatively narrow
coastal plain plunges towards the East. The
wadis, sandwiched between the mountains and the
sea, are the most fertile areas of the UAE, and
many agricultural projects are executed in these
areas, in the Eastern and Southeastern part of
Ras Al Khaimah.The sand dunes spread in the
midst of the green landscape and along the
seashores, while oases and springs with
carbonated hot water are to be found in certain
parts of RAs Al Khaimah. The maritime parts of
Ras Al Khaimah include several islands in the
Arabian Gulf.
Ras Al Khaimah -
Climate
The summer is hot and humid, a
climatic feature prevailing in the Gulf region
in general and the coastal Zone in particular.
The winter is mild, cooler and less humid.
Ras Al Khaimah -
Population
The total population of Ras
Al Khaimah near about 250,000
The Following
are the most significant eras and the most
outstanding discoveries in each.
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