Sharjah (Arabic: الشارقة) (transliteration: ash-shāriqah, pronounced /'ʃɑɹdʒə/ in English) is the third most populous city in the United Arab Emirates and is the seat of government of the emirate of Sharjah. The city covers an approximate area of 235 km² and has a population of over 800,000 (2008).
Source: CIA Factbook, Wikipedia
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