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Ra's al Khaymah

Is a a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States in the country of United Arab Emirates.

Its center lies at a latitude of 25.66667 and longitude of 56and it has an elevation of 12 meters above sea level.

Ra's al Khaymah also goes by the names, Jasimi Shaikhdom of Ras al-Khaimah, Ran al Khaima, Ras al Khaima, Ras el Khaimah, Ras el Khaïmah, Raʼs al Khaymah, Sheikhdom of Ras al Khaimah, State of Ras Al Khaima

The prodominant languages spoken are ar-AE (Arabic) and its currency is the Dirham (AED), currently exchanging at 1 United Arab Emirates Dirham = 0.17407 British Pound Sterling 1 United Arab Emirates Dirham = 0.27229 United States Dollar .

Ra's al Khaymah currently has a population of 187500 (estimate).

Sunrise commences: 05:28 and sunset is at 19:07, not taking into account daylight saving time (DST).

Earthquakes

Most Recent: An earthquake in southern Iran on Friday 31st of May 2013 at 05:05 am UTC. This earthquake had a magnitude of 4.6 on the richter scale and exsisted at a depth of 24.40 km below the surface. Its center was 203.52 km away from Ra's al Khaymah.

Nearest Earthquake: 80.27 km away in near the coast of Oman on Sunday 21st of October 2012 at 04:10 pm UTC. This earthquake had a magnitude of 4.5 on the richter scale and exsisted at a depth of 33.00 km below the surface.

Weather

Current weather

Measurments taken at June 20, 2013 from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
Clouds: clouds and visibility OK
Temperture: 31 C
windSpeed: 03 km/H


Accomodation near Ra's al Khaymah

Golden Tulip Khatt Springs Resort Spa 5 star Golden Tulip Khatt Springs Resort and SpaAt the foot of the Hajjar Mountains, this spa resort boasts...

City Hotel 4 star City Hotel is situated in the heart of Ras Al Khaimah and located directly opposite to the Manar Sho...

Bin Majid Beach Hotel 4 star Every care is taken to create a relaxing and stress free stay in our first class Bin Majid Beach Hot...

The Cove Rotana Resort, Ras Al Khaimah 5 star The Cove Rotana Resort, Ras Al KhaimahOccupying a prime waterfront position in Ras Al Khaimah, the C...

Creek Plaza NC star Creek Plaza Hotel's convenient rates and central location lets you enjoy all the things that Ras Al ...

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Seat of a first-order administrative division : seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

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Wadi : a valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East

Manar Mall - rak


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Well : a cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface

Old Tower - Ras Al Khaimah


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Tribal area : a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes

Traffic & License Department


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Mountain : an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more

Alkhaymah Dowwar


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Cultivated area : an area under cultivation

Ras Alkhaymah Bridge


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Hill : a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m

منزل حسين رشيد الحمادي


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Plain(s) : an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area

RAK


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Harbor(s) : a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships

القرم


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Lagoon : a shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature

RAK Sport Club


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Pass : a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]

Depression(s) : a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage

Tower : a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter

Point : a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape

Mountains : a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges

Wells : cylindrical holes, pits, or tunnels drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface

Fort : a defensive structure or earthworks

Interdune trough(s) : a long wind-swept trough between parallel longitudinal dunes

Locality : a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries

Airport : a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo

Hotel : a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public