2. The Birth Place of Islam

8. "There is no god but Allah, and
Muhammad is the messenger of
Allah" (the Shahada)

10. Date palm tree and two crossed
swords.
The palm tree is a significant symbol
of this desert Kingdom.
The date palm tree represents vitality
and growth.
The crossed swords symbolize justice
and strength rooted in faith.

11. In the year 610, the second largest religious group
in the world was introduced by Prophet
Muhammad.
The first Saudi state was formed in the early 18th
century.
Second Saudi state was set up in the year 1824
Establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in
the year 1932 by King Abdulaziz.

12. Head of nation
The custodian of the two Holy mosques
The first the kings of Saudi Arabia was Abdul Aziz,
who came to power in 1932.
Founder of the nation of Saudi Arabia
The present king of Saudi Arabia is King Abdullah
and the crown prince is Price Sultan.

14.  Northeast :-Kuwait
 North : Jordan and Iraq
 East : Arabian Gulf, Bahrain, Qatar
and the United Arab Emirates.
 South : The Yemeni Republic and
the Sultanate of Oman.
 West : The Red Sea.

15. total: 1,960,582 sq km
land: 1,960,582 sq km
water: 0 sq km
Birth Rate : 28.55 births / 1000 population
Death Rate: 2.47 deaths / 1000 population
Population Growth Rate: 1.848% (2009)

16. Hot desert climate
Rainfall is scarce
No rivers or permanent bodies of water

17. Saudi Arabia religion which is practiced by almost 96% of
population.
Christianity is practiced by a mere 3.5% of the total
population
Hinduism is practiced by 0.6% population.
Baha’i add up to a mere 0.1% of the population.

18. Arabic is the official language
It is used in business
compulsory second language in schools.
It is the language of the Qur'an
Arabic is spoken by 200 million people in 22
countries

19. Riyadh
Jeddah
Makkah
Taif
Madinah

20. The city of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia was founded by Abdul
Aziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud.
Became a capital city in the year 1932.
located in the central region known as Najd
population of more than 2 million
Well developed transport system including trains, buses,
airports and highways

21. second largest city in Saudi Arabia.
It has the main sea port of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea.
The city is the main gateway for pilgrims
Hajj or any other religious ceremony are perform in the
two mosques.

22. The two most important pilgrimage centers for
Muslims.
Prophet Muhammad was born
Here he also started preaching about Islam.

23. Located in the western region of Saudi Arabia
Agricultural products such as pomegranates, honey
and grapes.
Gardens and buildings and sites that date back to pre-
Islamic era.

24. Riyadh Museum
Murraba Palace
Al-Thumairi Gate
King Fahd International Stadium
Riyadh Zoo and Diraiyyah.
Al Nasiriyah has a conference palace that is largest in the
whole of Middle East.

26. Vegetation is either absent or is of xerophytic type.
The Southern Asir region has grasslands and trees
The most frequent plant in the country is date palm
and they are grown in the Al-Sharquiyah.

27. Camel is the most common
Hyenas, panthers, wild cats, ibexes, sand rats etc.
The population of oryxes, ostriches and mountain
goats have suffered a setback
A variety reptiles and snakes are found

28. largest reserves of petroleum in the world (26% of the
proved total)
plays a leading role in OPEC
petroleum sector accounts for roughly 75% of budget
revenues, 40% of GDP, and 90% of export earnings
35% of GDP comes from the private sector.
4 million foreign workers

29. Oil industry began in 1933
“Black gold" were discovered in 1938
Arabian American Oil Company (ARAMCO) was formed
in 1944
261 billion barrels of proven oil reserves
World's fifth largest proven reserves of natural gas.

30. Week begins on Saturday and ends on Wednesday
Appointments are arrange keeping in mind the 5 daily
prayer times of Arabs

31. The main customers are Japan
Western Europe
The United States.
Other Asian countries

32. Saudi Arabia is a founding member of the United Nations
plays a prominent role in the International Monetary Fund
One of the largest aid donors in the world

33. Islam

37. Saudi Arabian dress follows strictly the principles of hijab
Traditionally, men usually wear an ankle-length shirt with
a keffiyeh or a ghutra worn on the head
Chilly days, Saudi men wear a camel-hair cloak over the
top.
Women are required to wear an abaya or modest clothing
Burqa is an outer garment

38. Fava beans, wheat, rice, yogurt, dates, and chicken
are staple foods for all Saudis.
Do not eat pork or drink alcohol
Lamb is traditionally served to honored guests
Dates and sweet tea are favorite snacks

40. Meeting Etiquette
Dining Etiquette
Table manners
Business Meeting Etiquette

41. The National Day in Saudi Arabia is celebrated on the 23rd
of September
Islamic New Year in Saudi Arabia
Eid al Fitr Festival in Saudi Arabia
Eid al-Adha Festival in Saudi Arabia
Al Jenadriyah Heritage and Cultural Festival in Saudi
Arabia

43. MAJOR SUPPLIER OF OIL