Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Capital

Riyadh

Location and geography

TThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located in west of Asia and occupying the largest part of the Arabian Peninsula, it is bordered by the Red Sea to the west, Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait to the north, the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast, and Yemen to the south.

Total Area

2,149,690 km2

Landscape

The landscape is mostly desert, with expansive plains, sand dunes, and mountain ranges.

Climate

Features a continental desert climate—hot summers, cold winters, and rainfall during winter.
Population

Total Population

35.9 million (2026 estimate)

Citizens

55.6%

Expats

44.4%
Government & Politics

SSaudi Arabia is a monarchy governed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The King is the head of state and government, supported by the Crown Prince and the Council of Ministers. The Kingdom plays a central role in serving pilgrims and Umrah performers visiting Makkah and Madinah.

 

Vice President & Prime Minister

Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud
Contact Information

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Additional Information

Official Language

Arabic

National Day

September 23

Time Zone

UTC+3