Ras al-Khaimah

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | 388 words | Copyright

Ras al-Khaimah , sheikhdom (1995 pop. 144,430), c.650 sq mi (1,680 sq km), part of the federation of seven United Arab Emirates , SE Arabia, on the Persian Gulf. Previously affiliated with Sharjah , Ras al-Khaimah became a separate sheikhdom under British protection in 1921. Oil production began in 1969. After some hesitation, the sheikhdom joined the United Arab Emirates in 1972.

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