Saudi Arabia Map

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, also known as the Land of the Two Holy Mosques, is an absolute monarchy, and one of the largest countries in the Arab world.
Located in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is bordered by the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf, as well as Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen. With an area of about 2,250,000 square kilometers (870,000 square miles), Saudi Arabia is made up of thirteen provinces, each with its own capital. The population of Saudi Arabia is estimated at about 25,732,000, almost a third of which are foreign nationals, especially from India, Pakistan, Egypt, and Yemen. About 97 percent of the population of Saudi Arabia is Muslim. With its rich oil reserves, Saudi Arabia's economy is petroleum based and growing quickly. The most populous cities in Saudi Arabia are Ar-Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Al Madinah, and Al Ahsa.




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Last Update On : January 29, 2013