Saudi Arabia is the largest country on the Arabian Peninsula. It has a population of over 27 million people, most of whom are Muslim. Saudi Arabia possesses the world's largest oil reserves and is the largest exporter of oil globally. The official language is Arabic and the majority of the population lives in major cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, and Mecca. Saudi society and government are strongly influenced by Islamic principles, with women's rights being especially limited.

1. "There is no god but God: Muhammad is the
Messenger of God."
Saudi Arabia

2.  Officially known as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The largest Arab state in Western Asia by land area.
Saudi oil reserves are the largest in the world, and
Saudi Arabia is the world’s leading oil producer and
exporter.
Birthplace of Islam, the kingdom has a special place
in the region.
About Saudi Arabia

3. Conti…
 Conventional form: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
 Local form: Al Mamlakah al Arabiyah as Suudiyah
 Capital name: Riyadh
 Languages: Arabic (official)

4. Saudi Arabia - Geography

5. Saudi Arabia is the largest country on the Arabian
peninsula
It is north of Yemen and it borders on the Persian
Gulf and the Red Sea
Land= 2,149,690 sq km
Water= 0 sq km

6. The Saudi riyal is the currency of Saudi Arabia. It is abbreviated
as ‫ ر.س‬or SR (Saudi Riyal).
Currency
Riyal

7. Population Description and
Characteristics
The population of Saudi Arabia is approximately
27,345,986 which includes 5,360,526 non-nationals.
Religions:
Muslim
 other (includes Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, Roman
Catholic, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, and Sikh)

8. Labor Force
Saudi Arabia’s labor force is 7 million people, 35%
of this population consists of non-nationals
Agriculture 12%
Industry 25%
Services 63%

9. Transportation Modes
Railways: 1,389 km
Highways (paved): 44,104 km
Ports and Harbors: total of 13
Airports with paved runways: 70
Heliports: 5

10. Major Cities
Riyadh
Jeddah
Mecca
 Medina
Sulţāna
Dammam
Ta'if
Tabūk
 Buraidah
Khamis Mushait

11. Restrictions
In Saudi Arabia, women have littleno rights. They
are not allowed to drive, go in public without a
husband or veil and they can not vote.
Banned products: alcohol products, weapons, and
any item that is held to be contrary to the tenets of
Islam
• Non-Islamic Religious Materials
• Pork Products
• Christmas Decorations
• Fashion Magazines

12. Example- Islam
A very strong example of how Islam affects the
society is the holy month of Ramadan. During this
month, Muslims refrain from food and drink from
dawn to sunset. This traditions affects life and living
in Saudi Arabia during this month. Many people
come later to work and they leave earlier seeing as
they are tired and have no energy. This affects the
economy because a lot less work is being done and
researches show us that during Ramadan, less export
occurs which is harmful for the economy. The
driving on the streets is affected and drinking or
eating in public is forbidden.

13. Government and Politics
The country is
governed by the royal
family and the king and
leader is called
Abdallah bin Abd al-
Aziz
The king of Saudi
Arabia may ask
important tribal leaders
for their advice when
making difficult
decisions
The citizens can only
vote the ministers
seeing as the leading
role will always stay in
the hands of the king
Women are not allowed
to vote

14. Touristic Spots Saudi Arabia

15. Madain Saleh

16. Empty Quarter

17. Wabha Crater

18. Edge of the World