As the cradle of Islam, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was built by Mahomet in the seventh century. At that time, the whole territory spanned the Europe, Asia and Africa. Petroleum is the life line of the country. It is reputed as the Petroleum Kingdom and the most important petroleum production and exportation county in the world.



Fast Facts of Saudi Arabia


Location: on the Arabian Peninsula.
Territory: 2,250,000 kilometers. Desert area takes up half of the population.
Population: 22,670,000 in 2004
Language: Arabic and English.
Religion: Islam is the national religion.
Climate: Mediterranean climate in western part and other parts belong to the subtropical desert climate.
Capital City: Riyadh
Important Festivals: National Day
Taboo: The Arabians love white and green, not yellow.



Famous Attractions in Saudi Arabia


As an important country in the Gulf Area, Saudi Arabia has many attractions worth your visit. But remember that when traveling, it is not polite to take photos of the local people.

Sightseeing List:

Asir National Park
Dahriyah
Dira Antique Souq
Forsan Islands
Madinah
Red Sea
Makkah Al-Mukarramah