Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦: capital Riyadh, population 36 million, located in Asia. Currency: Saudi Riyal (SAR). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Riyadh
- Population: 36 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Arabic
- Currency: Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Area: 2,149,690 km² (830,000 sq mi)
- Region: Western Asia
- Has a coastline
- People: Saudi Arabian
- Internet domain: .sa
Fun Facts About Saudi Arabia
- Has no permanent rivers.
- Its desert covers an area larger than France.
- Home to the two holiest cities in Islam.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saudi Arabia known for?
Saudi Arabia is known for several things — Has no permanent rivers; Its desert covers an area larger than France; Home to the two holiest cities in Islam.
How big is Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia covers about 2,149,690 square kilometers (830,000 square miles), in the Western Asia region.
Is Saudi Arabia landlocked?
No. Saudi Arabia has a coastline and shares land borders with 7 neighboring countries.
What are people from Saudi Arabia called?
People from Saudi Arabia are called Saudi Arabian.
What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
The capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh.
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