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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Saudi Arabia is a country in Middle East, Asia. It covers a total area of 2,149,690 km² and has a coastline of 2,640 km. It shares land borders with 7 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Asia
geographical region
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Region
Middle East
sub-region
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Total Area
2,149,690 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
17/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
2,640 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+3
UTC offset
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Independence
1932
established
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Climate
Hot desert, extreme heat in summer
general type

Location and Position

Saudi Arabia is situated in Middle East, within the broader continent of Asia. The country has a coastline of 2,640 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Saudi Arabia covers a total area of 2,149,690 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 35.9M across this area, the population density is 17/km². The capital city is Riyadh.

Climate

The climate of Saudi Arabia is hot desert, extreme heat in summer. The best time to visit is generally November–March, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Saudi Arabia

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Jordan
Amman
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Iraq
Baghdad
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Kuwait
Kuwait City
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Qatar
Doha
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Oman
Muscat
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Yemen
Sanaa

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Saudi Arabia located?

Saudi Arabia is located in Middle East, Asia. The capital city is Riyadh.

How large is Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia has a total area of 2,149,690 km² with a population density of 17/km².

What countries border Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia shares land borders with: Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Oman, Yemen.

What is the climate of Saudi Arabia?

The climate of Saudi Arabia is Hot desert, extreme heat in summer. The best time to visit is November–March.

What timezone is Saudi Arabia in?

Saudi Arabia observes UTC+3 timezone.

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