Saudi Arabia is a country in Middle East, Asia. Its capital is Riyadh, with a population of approximately 35.9M and a total area of 2,149,690 kmยฒ. The official language is Arabic and the currency is the Riyal (SAR).
Saudi Arabia covers an area of 2,149,690 kmยฒ with a population density of 17/kmยฒ people per kmยฒ. The country has a GDP of $1.06T ($29,540 per capita) and gained independence in 1932. It has a coastline of 2,640 km.
Saudi Arabia sits on top of roughly 17% of the world's proven oil reserves. It is the custodian of Islam's two holiest sites โ Mecca and Medina โ receiving over 10 million pilgrims during the annual Hajj, the world's largest annual gathering of people.
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The world's largest mosque and Islam's holiest site, surrounding the sacred Kaaba
Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO site โ a Nabataean city with spectacular rock-cut tombs
A dramatic 300m escarpment near Riyadh with a view to the absolute horizon
The birthplace of the Saudi state โ a UNESCO mud-brick city being restored near Riyadh
The capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh.
The official language(s) of Saudi Arabia are Arabic.
The population of Saudi Arabia is approximately 35.9M.
Saudi Arabia uses the Riyal (SAR).
Saudi Arabia is located in Asia, in the Middle East region.
Saudi Arabia has a GDP of $1.06T, with a GDP per capita of $29,540.
The best time to visit Saudi Arabia is NovemberโMarch. The climate is Hot desert, extreme heat in summer.
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