Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is located in the Middle East of the Asian continent, with a population of 26,534,504, making
it the 46th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Riyadh with a total population of 6,800,000. The
country encompasses 2,149,690 square kilometers making it the 13th largest country in total area. It shares
boundaries with Iraq, Kuwait, Persian Gulf, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba and
Jordan.
King and Prime Minister Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government
and, along with Deputy Prime Minister and Heir Apparent Crown Prince Sultan bin Abd al- Aziz Al Saud achieves that
status through heredity and holds that position for life or abdication. Its form of government is a monarchy and they
do not have a constitution; however, it is Governed according to Islamic law and the Basic Law that articulates the
government’s rights and responsibilities which was promulgated by royal decree in 1992.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Arabic. It counts among its major religions Muslim. As sources of
mass communication it has 43 AM, 31 FM, 2 Short Wave and 117 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Jabal Sawda', its highest point at 3,133 meters and the Persian Gulf, its lowest point at
0 meters. Its principal waterways are the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, which measures 2,640 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are crude oil production, petroleum
refining, basic petrochemicals; ammonia, industrial gases, sodium hydroxide, cement, fertilizer, plastics, metals,
commercial ship repair, commercial aircraft repair and construction. Its official currency is the Saudi Riyal.
Here’s something you may not know about Saudi Arabia. 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 Two Holy Mosques.
it the 46th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Riyadh with a total population of 6,800,000. The
country encompasses 2,149,690 square kilometers making it the 13th largest country in total area. It shares
boundaries with Iraq, Kuwait, Persian Gulf, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba and
Jordan.
King and Prime Minister Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government
and, along with Deputy Prime Minister and Heir Apparent Crown Prince Sultan bin Abd al- Aziz Al Saud achieves that
status through heredity and holds that position for life or abdication. Its form of government is a monarchy and they
do not have a constitution; however, it is Governed according to Islamic law and the Basic Law that articulates the
government’s rights and responsibilities which was promulgated by royal decree in 1992.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Arabic. It counts among its major religions Muslim. As sources of
mass communication it has 43 AM, 31 FM, 2 Short Wave and 117 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Jabal Sawda', its highest point at 3,133 meters and the Persian Gulf, its lowest point at
0 meters. Its principal waterways are the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, which measures 2,640 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are crude oil production, petroleum
refining, basic petrochemicals; ammonia, industrial gases, sodium hydroxide, cement, fertilizer, plastics, metals,
commercial ship repair, commercial aircraft repair and construction. Its official currency is the Saudi Riyal.
Here’s something you may not know about Saudi Arabia. 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 Two Holy Mosques.
| Al Zaytah ancient sandstone hills |
| Baby camel looking for lunch |
| Anonymous monkeys in Taaif |
| Bedouin settlement |
| Masjid Al-Qiblatayan |
| Minna |
| The Island Mosque in Jeddah on the Red Sea |
| The Old City in Ar-Riyaadh |
| Riyadh- Saudi Arabia's capital and largest city |
| Abi's Home Page |
| Back to |
| Mecca- the birthplace of Islam in Saudi Arabia |
| Tradtional Saudi Arabian clothes |
| Tuwayq Palace |
SAUDI
ARABIA
Updated 06 February 2013
ARABIA
Updated 06 February 2013
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
0.01% (2001 est.)
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| Saudi Arabia's border crossing with the United Arab Emirates |
| Hanging village of Jaballah |
| King Fahd Causeway across the Persian Gulf- Saudi Arabia's lowest point and border with Bahrain |
| Jabal Sawda' in the Asir Mountains- Saudi Arabia's highest point |
| Al-Khabsa, a traditional Saudi dish of rice and meat |
| Farasan Islands on the Red Sea |
| Haql on the Gulf of Aqaba on Saudi Arabia's border with Jordan |
| Jizan Dam- Saudi Arabia's southernmost point on the border with Yemen |
| Madain Saleh- the Petra of Saudi Arabia |
| Masjid Nabawi in Medina- Islam's second most holy city in Saudi Arabia |
| Najran on Saudi Arabia's border with Yemen |
| R'as al-Khafji on the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia's border with Kuwait |
| Entrance of the Strait of Tiran- Saudi Arabia's westernmost point |
| Turayf- Saudi Arabia's northernmost point on the border with Iran |
| Quicksand desert of Umm al-Samim- Saudi Arabia's easternmost point on the Oman border |
| Saudi Arabia's border with Qatar on the Persian Gulf |
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