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Ras al-Khaimah

Administration

Full name	Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah
Official name	Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah
Native name	إمارة رأس الخيمة
Settlement type	Emirate
Government
Type	Absolute monarchy
Emir	Saud bin Saqr al Qasimi
Crown Prince	Mohammed bin Saud al Qasimi
Geography
Total Area	650 sq mi (1683.5 km2)
Demography
Total Population	263217 (2008)

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Ras al-Khaimah ( , ) is one of the emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in the east of the Persian Gulf. It is in the northern part of the UAE bordering Oman. The capital city and home of most residents is also called Ras al-Khaimah. The city has a population of 263,217 as of 2008. The city has two main sections, Old Ras Al Khaimah and Nakheel, on either side of a creek. It is served by the Ras Al Khaimah International Airport in Al Jazirah Al Hamra.

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