Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Being a devout Muslim country, not much is known about Saudia Arabia in the western world. Under the current royal family, it has emerged from an insular, underdeveloped desert kingdom to a wealthy, modern country-financed by a stream of seemingly endless oil resources.

Area : 2.200.000 sq km

Population : 25.600.000

Capital : Riyadh

Language : Arabic

Major religion : Islam (Majority Sunni)

Major Cities : Medina  ; Jiddah ; Mecca ; Ad Dammam

GNI per capita : USD $9240

Internet domain : .sa

Currency : Saudi Arabian Riyal

Phonecode : # 966

Hotels : InterContinental Hotel Jeddah, Jiddah ; Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh ; Medina Oberoi

Restaurants : Pattis France, Riyadh

Attractions : Holy Mosque, Mecca ; Balad, Jiddah ; National Museum, Riyadh

Airports : Riyadh (RUH) King Khaled International 33 km north of the city. Jeddah (JED) King Abdul Aziz 18km north of the city ; Dhahran (DHA) 13 km s/e of Dharan

Must play 18 @ : Dirab.G.C., Riyadh