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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Sharjah, a significant locality within United Arab Emirates, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Sharjah, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 25.33737 and longitude 55.41206, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 6 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 1,324,473 people, Sharjah holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLA underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 06. It is further organized within the subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as Al Sharjah, Ash 'Mariqah, Ash Shariqa, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Sharjah are synchronized to the Asia/Dubai timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

Al Sharjah
Ash 'Mariqah
Ash Shariqa
Ash Shariqah
Ash Shāriqa
Ash Shāriqah
Ash ’Mariqah
Ash-Shariqah emiraat
Ash-Shāriqah emiraat
Charjah
Ch·ardj·a
SHJ
Sardza
Sardzsa
Sarika
Sarja
Sarjo
Sarza
Schardscha
Shardza
Shardzha
Shardzha kuorat
Sharga
Sharijah
Shariqah
Sharja
Sharjah
Sharjah city
Shārijah
Shāriqah
Shārja
Szardza
Szardża
Xarja
Xarjah
alsharqt
amart alsharqt
carja
charc ah
mdynt alsharqt
saraja
sarajaha
sarja
sharja
sharjh
sharuja
syaleuja
sʼrgh
xia er jia
Ŝarĵo
Şarika
Şarja
Šardža
Šardžá
Шарджа
Шарджа куорат
Шарџа
Шарҗә
Շարժա
שארגה
إمارة الشارقة
الشارقة
شارجه
شارجہ
مدينة الشارقة
शारजा
शारजाह
ਸ਼ਾਰਜਾ
சார்ஜா
షార్జా
ಶಾರ್ಜ
ഷാർജ
ชาร์จาห์
შარჯა
シャールジャ
夏尔迦
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