Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the world without a river.
Saudi Arabia is the birthplace of Islam and home to the religion’s holiest shrines, Mecca and Medina.
It is located in the Middle East, with a population of 34 million people. Its capital is Riyadh, and the currency is the Saudi Riyal(SR). The official language spoken in Saudi Arabia is Arabic and Kurdish.
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They celebrate many holidays including:
- Eid Al Fitr (Date Varies)
- Eid Al Adha (Date Varies)
- National Day (Sep 23)
Want to learn more? Check out Saudi Arabia’s tourism website.
Also check out the National Museum of Saudi Arabia.
It has five world heritage sites:
- Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape
- Al-Hijr Archaeological Site (Madâin Sâlih)
- At-Turaif District in ad-Dir’iyah
- Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah
- Rock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia
It also has many national parks including:
Fun activities to do