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the exception of some small enclaves belonging to Sharjah, Fujairah is the only
emirate situated along the Gulf of Oman. Its coast is more than 90 kilometres in
length and its strategic location has played a key role in its development. The
area of the emirate is 1165 square kilometres, which is equivalent to 1.5 per
cent of the country's total area, excluding islands.
Fujairah city, the capital
of the emirate, is a rapidly developing centre which contains the Ruler's
office, government departments, many commercial companies and a number of
hotels, as well as an airport and the Port of Fujairah, one of the world's top
oil bunkering ports. The physical features of the emirate are characterised by
the jagged Hajar mountains which border the fertile coastal plain where most of
the settlement has taken place.
Blessed with dramatic scenery, Fujairah is well
placed to continue building upon its tourism trade. Attractions include some
excellent diving sites, the natural beauty of the mountains and coastline,
cultural and historic attractions and, of course, reliable winter sunshine. The
historic town of Dibba al-Fujairah, at the northern end of the emirate, is an
important centre for both agriculture and fishing, while the village of Bidiya
has a unique four-domed mosque that is the oldest in the country.
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