(Al-Mamlakah al-<\/span>\u02bf<\/span>Arabiyyah al-Su\u00a0<\/span>\u02bf<\/span>\u016b<\/span>diyyah (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)<\/span>)<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.earth-site.co.uk\/Education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/saudi-arabia-162413_1280.webp” alt=”Flag of Saudi Arabia” title_text=”saudi-arabia-162413_1280″ align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Flag” _builder_version=”4.23″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation=”right” sticky=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” 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Capital<\/strong>: Riyadh<\/p>\nPopulation (Estimated July 2012)<\/strong>: 26,534,504<\/p>\nArea<\/strong>: 2,149,690km2\u00a0<\/span><\/sup>or 830,000mi2<\/sup><\/p>\nCurrency<\/strong>: Saudi Riyal (SR)<\/p>\nOfficial Language<\/strong>: Arabic<\/p>\nPolitical Information<\/strong>: Islamic Monarchy<\/p>\nOfficial Religion<\/strong>: Islam
<\/span>(approximately 100% of the population are Muslim)<\/span><\/p>\nHighest Mountain<\/strong>: Jabal Sawd<\/span>\u0101<\/span>\u2019 at 2,995m or 9,826ft<\/span><\/p>\nGDP Official Exchange Rate\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(OER is more precise at gauging a country’s economic power)<\/em><\/p>\n(Estimated 2011)<\/strong>: $560.3 billion (US$) or (GBP)<\/p>\nGDP (OER) Per Capita\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(per member of the population estimated 2011)<\/em>: (US$) or (GBP)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nGDP Purchasing Power Parity\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(PPP is good for gauging living conditions and the use of resources but is not as accurate as OER. This data has been calculated based on the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States)<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0(Estimated 2011)<\/strong>: $676.7 billion (US$) or (GBP)<\/p>\nGDP (PPP) Per Capita\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(per member of the population estimated 2011)<\/em>: $24,000 (US$) or (GBP)<\/p>\nTime Zone (GMT\/UTC)<\/strong>: +3:00<\/p>\nWildlife<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nCounties\/Provinces\/States<\/strong>: 13 provinces (mintaqat, singular – mintaqah); Al Bahah, Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah (Northern Border), Al Jawf, Al Madinah (Medina), Al Qasim, Ar Riyad (Riyadh), Ash Sharqiyah (Eastern), ‘Asir, Ha’il, Jizan, Makkah (Mecca), Najran, Tabuk<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nLeaders<\/strong>: King\u00a0<\/span>\u02bf<\/span>Abd All<\/span>\u0101<\/span>h ibn\u00a0<\/span>\u02bf<\/span>Abd al-<\/span>\u02bf<\/span>Az<\/span>\u012b<\/span>z<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nAdditional<\/strong>: The Kingdomwas unified on the 23rd<\/sup>\u00a0<\/span>of September 1932.<\/p>\nSources: CIA World Fact Book, Encyclopaedia Britannica.<\/p>\n
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Saudi Arabia<\/h2>\n
Saudi Arabia, officially known as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a nation steeped in rich history and cultural significance, located in the heart of the Middle East. It occupies the majority of the Arabian Peninsula and is bordered by Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen. The country is renowned for its vast deserts, including the Rub’ al Khali or Empty Quarter, which is the largest continuous sand desert in the world. <\/p>\n
Saudi Arabia is also home to Mecca and Medina, two of the holiest cities in Islam, making it a focal point for millions of Muslim pilgrims each year. The Kingdom’s strategic location has historically made it a crossroads for trade and cultural exchange, influencing its development and interactions with neighbouring regions. The modern state of Saudi Arabia was established in 1932 by Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, who unified various tribal regions into a single kingdom. <\/p>\n
Since then, it has evolved into a significant player on the global stage, particularly due to its vast oil reserves. The discovery of oil in the 1930s transformed the nation\u2019s economy and infrastructure, leading to rapid urbanisation and development. Today, Saudi Arabia is not only a leading oil producer but also a member of various international organisations, including the G20 and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). <\/p>\n
The Kingdom’s unique blend of tradition and modernity continues to shape its identity, making it a fascinating subject of study for historians, economists, and cultural enthusiasts alike.<\/p>\n
Summary<\/h3>\n
Population (Estimated July 2012)<\/strong>: 26,534,504<\/p>\n Area<\/strong>: 2,149,690km2\u00a0<\/span><\/sup>or 830,000mi2<\/sup><\/p>\n Currency<\/strong>: Saudi Riyal (SR)<\/p>\n Official Language<\/strong>: Arabic<\/p>\n Political Information<\/strong>: Islamic Monarchy<\/p>\n Official Religion<\/strong>: Islam Highest Mountain<\/strong>: Jabal Sawd<\/span>\u0101<\/span>\u2019 at 2,995m or 9,826ft<\/span><\/p>\n GDP Official Exchange Rate\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(OER is more precise at gauging a country’s economic power)<\/em><\/p>\n (Estimated 2011)<\/strong>: $560.3 billion (US$) or (GBP)<\/p>\n GDP (OER) Per Capita\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(per member of the population estimated 2011)<\/em>: (US$) or (GBP)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n GDP Purchasing Power Parity\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(PPP is good for gauging living conditions and the use of resources but is not as accurate as OER. This data has been calculated based on the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States)<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0(Estimated 2011)<\/strong>: $676.7 billion (US$) or (GBP)<\/p>\n GDP (PPP) Per Capita\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(per member of the population estimated 2011)<\/em>: $24,000 (US$) or (GBP)<\/p>\n Time Zone (GMT\/UTC)<\/strong>: +3:00<\/p>\n Wildlife<\/strong>:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Counties\/Provinces\/States<\/strong>: 13 provinces (mintaqat, singular – mintaqah); Al Bahah, Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah (Northern Border), Al Jawf, Al Madinah (Medina), Al Qasim, Ar Riyad (Riyadh), Ash Sharqiyah (Eastern), ‘Asir, Ha’il, Jizan, Makkah (Mecca), Najran, Tabuk<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Leaders<\/strong>: King\u00a0<\/span>\u02bf<\/span>Abd All<\/span>\u0101<\/span>h ibn\u00a0<\/span>\u02bf<\/span>Abd al-<\/span>\u02bf<\/span>Az<\/span>\u012b<\/span>z<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Additional<\/strong>: The Kingdomwas unified on the 23rd<\/sup>\u00a0<\/span>of September 1932.<\/p>\n Sources: CIA World Fact Book, Encyclopaedia Britannica.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Saudi Arabia, officially known as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a nation steeped in rich history and cultural significance, located in the heart of the Middle East. It occupies the majority of the Arabian Peninsula and is bordered by Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen. The country is renowned for its vast deserts, including the Rub’ al Khali or Empty Quarter, which is the largest continuous sand desert in the world. <\/p>\n Saudi Arabia is also home to Mecca and Medina, two of the holiest cities in Islam, making it a focal point for millions of Muslim pilgrims each year. The Kingdom’s strategic location has historically made it a crossroads for trade and cultural exchange, influencing its development and interactions with neighbouring regions. The modern state of Saudi Arabia was established in 1932 by Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, who unified various tribal regions into a single kingdom. <\/p>\n Since then, it has evolved into a significant player on the global stage, particularly due to its vast oil reserves. The discovery of oil in the 1930s transformed the nation\u2019s economy and infrastructure, leading to rapid urbanisation and development. Today, Saudi Arabia is not only a leading oil producer but also a member of various international organisations, including the G20 and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). <\/p>\n The Kingdom’s unique blend of tradition and modernity continues to shape its identity, making it a fascinating subject of study for historians, economists, and cultural enthusiasts alike.<\/p>\n
<\/span>(approximately 100% of the population are Muslim)<\/span><\/p>\nSaudi Arabia<\/h2>\n
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