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Fun fact 1 about Ras Al Khaimah

Aerial view of RAK City from Al Qawasim Corniche flagpole
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Ras Al Khaimah translates to 'Headland of the Tent'.

Ras Al Khaimah
United Arab Emirates
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Ras Al Khaimah

United Arab Emirates

Country
United Arab Emirates
Population
115.9K
Coordinates
25.80, 55.94
1012th most populous city in the world

Ras Al Khaimah, often referred to its initials RAK, is an industrial port city and the largest city and capital of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. The city had a population of 191,753 people in 2025, and is the sixth-most populous city in UAE after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain and Ajman.

From the “Etymology” section

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