Saudi Arabia is located on the Arabian Peninsula with a population of 27.6 million. It has a harsh desert climate and relies heavily on oil, which accounts for 75% of its budget revenues. Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy that is governed by Islamic law and does not allow political parties or national elections. While oil drives its economy, the government is pursuing economic diversification through projects like the new King Abdullah Economic City. Saudi culture strictly follows Islamic traditions, with the holiest sites of Mecca and Medina located there.

1. SaudiArabiaCalcutta Business SchoolFaculty :Mrs. Devdasan- Anand Saraff

2. Contents Introduction

3. Geography

4. Government

5. Economy

6. Development & Foreign Land

7. Culture

8. Random FactsIntroduction Capital:Riyadh

9. Climate: Harsh, dry desert with great temperature extremes (-12.0C to 50.0C)

10. Population: 27.6 million including an estimated 5.5 million resident foreigners (July 2006 est.)