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Saudi Arabia

Officially known as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The largest Arab state in Western Asia by land area.

Saudi oil reserves are the largest in the world, and Saudi Arabia is the world’s leading oil producer and exporter.

Birthplace of Islam, the kingdom has a special place in the region.

About Saudi Arabia

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Conventional form: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Local form: Al Mamlakah al Arabiyah as Suudiyah

Capital name: Riyadh

Languages: Arabic (official)

Saudi Arabia - Geography

Saudi Arabia is the largest country on the Arabian peninsula

It is north of Yemen and it borders on the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea

Land= 2,149,690 sq km

Water= 0 sq km

The Saudi riyal is the currency of Saudi Arabia. It is abbreviated as .س .or SR (Saudi Riyal) ر

Currency

Riyal

Population Description and Characteristics

The population of Saudi Arabia is approximately 27,345,986 which includes 5,360,526 non-nationals.

Religions:Muslim other (includes Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, Roman

Catholic, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, and Sikh)

Labor ForceSaudi Arabia’s labor force is 7 million people, 35%

of this population consists of non-nationalsAgriculture 12%Industry 25%Services 63%

Transportation ModesRailways: 1,389 km

Highways (paved): 44,104 km

Ports and Harbors: total of 13

Airports with paved runways: 70

Heliports: 5

Major CitiesRiyadh JeddahMecca MedinaSulţānaDammamTa'ifTabūk  BuraidahKhamis Mushait 

Restrictions

In Saudi Arabia, women have little\no rights. They are not allowed to drive, go in public without a husband or veil and they can not vote.

Banned products: alcohol products, weapons, and any item that is held to be contrary to the tenets of Islam• Non-Islamic Religious Materials• Pork Products• Christmas Decorations• Fashion Magazines

Example- IslamA very strong example of how Islam affects the society

is the holy month of Ramadan. During this month, Muslims refrain from food and drink from dawn to sunset. This traditions affects life and living in Saudi Arabia during this month. Many people come later to work and they leave earlier seeing as they are tired and have no energy. This affects the economy because a lot less work is being done and researches show us that during Ramadan, less export occurs which is harmful for the economy. The driving on the streets is affected and drinking or eating in public is forbidden.

Government and PoliticsThe country is governed

by the royal family and the king and leader is called Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz

The king of Saudi Arabia may ask important tribal leaders for their advice when making difficult decisions

The citizens can only vote the ministers seeing as the leading role will always stay in the hands of the king

Women are not allowed to vote

Touristic Spots Saudi Arabia

Madain Saleh

Empty Quarter

Wabha Crater

Edge of the World