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Sharjah
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The capital of the emirate and the third-largest city in the UAE, Sharjah is also, due to its geographical position, a suburb of Dubai. You can explore old districts and several museums here.
Overview of Sharjah
The capital of its eponymous emirate and the third-largest city in the UAE, Sharjah is also, due to its geographical position, a suburb of Dubai. You can explore old districts and several museums here.
Key Facts
- Type of place: city.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 1,274,749 inhabitants (2016).
- Area: 235 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: https://www.visitsharjah.com/