Sharjah location and orientation throws light on the various geographical aspects and lay out of the city. Located within the geographical coordinates of 55.21° east longitude and 25.25° degrees north latitude, the city of Sharjah is situated on a three mile deep salt strip known as 'subkhat'.
As the third largest emirate of UAE, Sharjah covers an approximate land area of 2,600 square kilometers. The landscape of Sharjah is dominated by sandy deserts and mountains. Sharjah is the only emirate having land both on Indian Ocean as well as the Arabian Sea. The main provinces of Sharjah are the Batinah in the east coast. Hisn Dibba, Khor Fakkan and Kalba are other provinces. The orientations of the towns in Sharjah are mainly along the east coast.
The southern most tip of UAE lies in the Indian Ocean and is referred to as Khor Kalba. Rich mangrove vegetation fringes the coastline. The mangrove forest has been demarcated as a Nature Reserve and is a home to several endangered species. The gravel plains stretch along the coastal borders along the foot hills. The spectacular Hajar mountain range rises 2,500 feet above the sea level. Innumerable wadis, which are dried up river valleys, intersect the mountains.Khorfakkan, Kalba, Al Dhai and Dibba al Hisn are important towns located in the east coast of Sharjah.
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The tourists enjoy exciting water sports like diving, fishing and snorkeling.Al Dhaid is an oasis lined by green palms. Located 50 kilometers from the coast it is one of the ideal retreat for the tourists. The Mirak Farm in Al Dhaid is famous for growing superior quality of strawberries. Variety of vegetable and fruits are also cultivated in this region.
The sandy deserts are exotic tourist spots of Sharjah. The sand dunes in the vast expanse of the desert are a unique visual experience for the tourists. Wadis or dried up river valleys are major tourist attractions. Flash floods are common in these wadis during the rainy season.
Geographical location of Sharjah is also responsible for the climatic diversity. The summer temperatures reach upto 48 degrees centigrade between June and September. The city experiences high humidity during the summers. The eastern region of Sharjah experiences a relatively dry climate. The weather is pleasant during the winters with temperatures ranging between 18 degrees centigrade and 25 degrees centigrade.
Sharjah location and orientation with all its diversity and unique characteristics has made the city one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the whole world.
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