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.
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:
