Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Location

It is bordered by Jordan and Iraq to the north, Kuwait to the northeast, Qatar and Bahrain to the east, the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast, and Yemen to the south. To the west lies Egypt and Israel across the Gulf of Aqaba.

Area

About 2.15 million km2

Capital (approximate population)

Riyadh(6.51 million)

Business-related cities other than Riyadh (approximate population)

Jeddah(3.98 million), Mecca(1.92 million), Medina(1.27 million), Hofuf(1.14 million), Ta'if(1.11 million), etc.

Population

Approximately 34.22 million people

Racial Composition

90% Arab, 10% African-Asian

Language

Arabic

Religion

Sunni Islam
- The Prophet's Mosque
- al-Masjid al-Haram
- The Kaaba

Culture

Along with the historical role of Arabs, Islamic heritage and Bedouin traditions shape the culture.
- AlUla Old Town
- Kingdom Centre
- Al Balad
- Red Sea Mall
- Jeddah Corniche
- King Fahd's Fountain

Education

Education is free for all levels. Islamic teachings are incorporated into the curriculum at all levels. Known for its high quality education, it actively incorporates IT and programming into its education.
- King Abdulaziz University
- King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
- King Saud University
- Umm Al-Qura University
- King Khalid University
- King Faisal University
- Alfaisal University
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

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- King Fahd National Library

Overview of Modern and Contemporary Saudi Arabia History

1932 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia established
1960 Become a founding member of OPEC
1990-91 Involved in the Gulf War (war with Iraq triggered by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait)

Politics

An absolute monarchy in which the king observes Sharia (Islamic law) and the Koran.
- Royal Palace, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Tuwaiq Palace
- Al Yamama Palace
- The Shura Council
- Supreme Court

GDP per capita

$23,566

Economy

Saudi Arabia is an energy powerhouse with the second largest oil reserves in the world.

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