Facts About The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Publish date: Monday، 20 February 2023
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- Saudi Arabia is a country located in the Middle East, occupying most of the Arabian Peninsula.
- Its capital city is Riyadh and its official language is Arabic.
- Saudi Arabia has a population of approximately 34.8 million people, with a majority being Saudis and a significant expatriate population from various countries.
- The country is known for its vast oil reserves, which have made it one of the wealthiest countries in the world.
- Saudi Arabia is an Islamic absolute monarchy, with the King as the head of state and a Consultative Assembly as the legislative branch.
- The country is a member of the United Nations, the Arab League, and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
- Saudi Arabia has a desert climate, with hot summers and mild winters, and is home to various natural attractions such as the Red Sea coast and the Empty Quarter desert.
- The Saudi riyal is the country's official currency and is pegged to the US dollar.
- Saudi Arabia is home to several notable landmarks and attractions, including the Kaaba in Mecca, the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina, and the Kingdom Tower in Jeddah.
- The country is the birthplace of Islam, and millions of Muslims visit the holy cities of Mecca and Medina each year to perform the Hajj pilgrimage.
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