Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, north of Yemen.
Saudi Arabia is the birthplace of Islam and home to Islam's two holiest shrines in Mecca and Medina. The king's official title is the Custodian of the ...
Longitude: 45
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Saudi Arabia:
10,721.709 km
Terrain:
Mostly sandy desert.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold, copper.
Industries:
Crude oil production, petroleum refining, basic petrochemicals, ammonia, industrial gases, sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), cement, fertilizer, plastics, metals, commercial ship repair, commercial aircraft repair, construction.
Population: 36,544,431
Historically a population that was mostly nomadic or semi-nomadic, the Saudi population has become more settled since petroleum was discovered in the 1930s; most of the economic activities - and with it the country's population - is concentrated in a wide area across the middle of the peninsula, from Ad Dammam in the east, through Riyadh in the interior, to Mecca-Medina in the west near the Red Sea.
Area: 2,149,690 km2
slightly more than one-fifth the size of the US
Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the world without a river; extensive coastlines on the Persian Gulf and Red Sea allow for considerable shipping (especially of crude oil) through the Persian Gulf and Suez Canal.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ara | Arabic |
Arabic (official)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| SAR | Saudi riyal | ر.س |
Capital City: Riyadh
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 6:30 pm (GMT+03:00)
The flag of Saudi Arabia has a green field, at the center of which is an Arabic inscription — the Shahada — in white above a white horizontal sabre with its tip pointed to the hoist side of the field.
Bordering Countries
Saudi Arabia is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Saudi Arabia
You're in for a treat! Saudi Arabia is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to February. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Stunning desert landscapes and oases
- Modern cities and infrastructure
- Strict cultural and dress codes
- Extreme heat in summer
- Limited freedom of expression
- 3.2MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Saudi cuisine features rice, lamb, and dates.
- Popular dishes include Kabsa and Mandi.
- Freshly brewed Arabic coffee (gahwa) is widely enjoyed.
- Visit the historical site of Al-Ula
- Explore the bustling city of Riyadh
- Relax on the Red Sea beaches
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