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Saudi Arabia

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Capital: Riyadh

Population: 27,019,731

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The Geography of Saudi Arabia

Total Size: 1,960,582 square km

Size Comparison: slightly more than one-fifth the size of the US

Geographical Coordinates: 25 00 N, 45 00 E

World Region: Middle East

General Terrain: mostly uninhabited, sandy desert

Geographical Low Point: Persian Gulf 0 m

Geographical High Point: Jabal Sawda' 3,133 m

Climate: harsh, dry desert with great temperature extremes

The People of Saudi Arabia

Type of Government: monarchy

Languages Spoken: Arabic

Independence: 23 September 1932 (unification of the kingdom)

National Holiday: Unification of the Kingdom, 23 September (1932)

Nationality: Saudi(s)

Religions: Muslim 100%

Economy of Saudi Arabia

Major Industries: crude oil production, petroleum refining, basic petrochemicals; ammonia, industrial gases, sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), cement, fertilizer, plastics; metals, commercial ship repair, commercial aircraft repair, construction

Agricultural Products: wheat, barley, tomatoes, melons, dates, citrus; mutton, chickens, eggs, milk

Natural Resources: petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold, copper

Major Exports: petroleum and petroleum products 90%

Major Imports: machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, chemicals, motor vehicles, textiles

Currency: Saudi riyal (SAR)

National GDP: $338,000,000,000

Total Export Revenue: $165,000,000,000

Brief History of Saudi Arabia:

In 1902, ABD AL-AZIZ bin Abd al-Rahman Al Saud captured Riyadh and set out on a 30-year campaign to unify the Arabian Peninsula. A son of ABD AL-AZIZ rules the country today, and the country's Basic Law stipulates that the throne shall remain in the hands


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