 Saudi Arabia
Facts and Figures
Source: CIA World Factbook |
| Coordinates |
25 00 N, 45 00 E |
| Area |
total: 2,149,690 sq km land: 2,149,690 sq km water: 0 sq km |
| Climate |
harsh, dry desert with great temperature extremes |
| Terrain |
mostly uninhabited, sandy desert |
| Population |
27,601,038 note: includes 5,576,076 non-nationals (July 2007 est.) |
| Languages |
Arabic |
| Imports |
machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, chemicals, motor vehicles, textiles |
| Exports |
petroleum and petroleum products 90% |
| Hazards |
frequent sand and dust storms |
| Resources |
petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold, copper |
| Geography |
extensive coastlines on Persian Gulf and Red Sea provide great leverage on shipping (especially crude oil) through Persian Gulf and Suez Canal |
| Nationality |
noun: Saudi(s) adjective: Saudi or Saudi Arabian |
| Capital |
name: Riyadh geographic coordinates: 24 38 N, 46 43 E time difference: UTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time) |
| Internet Country Code |
.sa |
| Internet Users |
3.2 million (2006) |
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