Contents
Key Facts
| Date of Independence: |
| 02 December 1971 |
| Capital City: |
| Sharjah |
| Total Area Ranking: |
| n/a of 236 in the World |
| Population Size Ranking: |
| n/a of 242 in the World |
| Status: |
| current |
The Country
Geography
Sharjah is one of the emirates that comprise the United Arab Emirates. It is located in the north of the country, in between Dubai and Umm al Quwain. Sharjah also owns three enclaves on the east coast, on the Gulf of Oman, one of which is a major port.
The emirate has a land area of 2,590 sq km (1,000 sq miles), making it the third largest emirate. The population was 890,700 in 2008. The city itself lies on the Persian Gulf coast.
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National History
Timeline – Key Dates in Sharjah History
Further National Information
BBC News Profile: Sharjah
wikipedia: Sharjah
wikipedia: History of Sharjah
Aviation
Text to be added on the development of aviation in Sharjah.
Markings
Civil Aircraft Registrations
Sharjah civil aircraft use the UAE registration sequence A6-AAA to A6-ZZZ.
All-time United Arab Emirates – civil aircraft register (A6-aaa).
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Aircraft Operators
Military Air Arms
Air Force (UAE Air Force)
Central Government Agencies
Government Aviation (Sharjah Ruler’s Royal Flight)
Coast Guard Aviation (UAE Coast Guard) – no aviation unit
Public Service Aviation
Medical Aviation – the Police Air Wing provides helicopter EMS services
Police Aviation (Sharjah Police Air Wing)
Commercial Aviation
wikipedia: Airlines of Sharjah
Private Aviation
To be added
Industry
Aircraft Manufacturers
None at present.
Aircraft Maintenance/Repair Depots
None known.
Airfields
Civil Airports & Airfields
Military Air Bases & Airfields
Military Air Bases Listing – to be added.
On Show
Aviation Museums
None at present
Airshow Dates
More Information
Aviation-Related Magazines
None known.
Aviation Bibliography
To be added
Web Links
To be added.