Saudi Arabia, located on the Arabian Peninsula, is a large country known for its hot and dry climate, with Riyadh as the capital and a population of approximately 33.7 million. The kingdom enforces strict laws, including prohibitions on alcohol and limited rights for women, while also lacking rivers. It is home to four UNESCO World Heritage Sites and has a significant proportion of its population under 24 years old.

1. Saudi Arabia
THE LAND OF HOT SAND
BY PULKIT GUPTA

2. Location
Saudi Arabia occupies nearly four fifth of the
Arabian Peninsula. It is surrounded by:
Jordan, Iraq and Kuwait in the North
Arabian Sea, Oman and Yemen to the South
Persian Gulf, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab
Emirates(U.A.E) to the East
Red Sea to the West

3. Map

4. Details
Capital City: Riyadh
Official Language: Arabic
Population: 3.37 crores
Area: 2.15 million km²

5. Climatic Conditions
Saudi Arabia has a harsh climate.
The Climate is extremely hot and dry.
There is hardly any rainfall.
The days are very hot and the nights are
cool in summers.
The days are warm and the night are cold in
winters.
The Coastal areas are pleasant due to the
presence of the sea.

6. Interesting Facts
The Arabian Peninsula is the world’s largest
peninsula.
Saudi Arabia is a prohibition state, and it is
not legal to drink alcohol in the kingdom.
Non-Muslims are not allowed to have Saudi
citizenship, and non-Muslim places of worship
are not allowed in Saudi Arabia.
Officially, Saudi women may
not travel abroad without the permission of
their husbands.

7. There are no rivers located in Saudi Arabia.
It is the largest country in the world that
does not have a river.
About half of the population is under the age
of 24.
Harry Potter books are banned in Saudi
Arabia because they talk about sorcery.
Saudi Arabia is home to four UNESCO
World Heritage Sites.

8. Questionnaire
Q1) Which is the world’s largest penisula?
a) Indian Peninsula
b) Arabic Peninsula
c) Cape Peninsula
d) None of the above
Q2) Which is the capital city of Saudi Arabia?
a) Riyadh b) Medina
c) Mecca d) Jeddah

9. Q3)Which books are banned in Saudi Arabia?
a) Geronimo Stilton b) Hunger Games
c) Harry Potter Series d) Wimpy Kid
Q4)What is the Population of Saudi Arabia?
a) 5.46 crores b) 3.12 crores
c) 3.37 crores d) 6.99 crores
Q5) What type of climate does Saudi Arabia
experiences?
a) Pleasant b) Very Warm
c) Harsh and Extreme c) Very Cold