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United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven states and Ajman is the smallest of them. The area of Ajman is only 260 square kilometers and the capital is Ajman city. The Location of Ajman is by the Persian Gulf and it also controls two small inland enclaves namely Masfut and Manama. The History of Ajman goes back to the early 19th century when on January 8th, 1820 Sheikh Rashid ibn Humayd Al Nuaimi signed the General Maritime Treaty with Britain. The sheikh accepted to become a protectorate through this treaty to keep out the Ottoman Turks.

Sheikh Rashid IV ibn Humayd Al Nuaimi joined the federation of the United Arab Emirates on 2nd December, 1971. The state is located in the middle of the Emirates. Ajman is bordered by Sharjah, Dubai is 10 kilometers south and Umm al-Quwain is to the north. Getting to Ajman is easy as you can rent cars or hire taxis from airport. The closest international airports are in Sharjah and Dubai.

While coming here see some of the Attractions in Ajman like the Ajman Museum and the beautiful beach. The museum is located in an old fort in the central square. The fort was built as in the late 16th century and served as the palace for the rulers. The white sandy beach extends for 16 kilometers and is an ideal place to relax and enjoy.

For Shopping in Ajman visit the Ajman souk which is also known for its architecture. Another place to shop for international and local brands of merchandise is at the Ajman City Centre. There are also a number of world renowned restaurants in Ajman where you can eat delicious fares.

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Tourist Destinations in UAE
Abu Dhabi	Ajman
Dubai	Fujairah
Ras al-Khaimah	Sharjah
Umm al-Quwain