Saudi Arabia has a population of 26.6 million people who primarily speak Arabic and practice Islam. The capital and largest city is Riyadh. Much of the country is covered by deserts, but there are mountain ranges in the southwest. Notable attractions include the Black Stone and Well of Zamzam in Mecca, and the Kingdom Centre Tower in Riyadh. Soccer and camel racing are popular sports. The country is led by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud and is an absolute monarchy. During Ramadan, Muslims fast during the day and feast at sunset.

1. Saudi Arabia
Capital City: Riyadh
Population: 26.6 million
Languages: Arabic and English
Religions: Muslim

2. Map of Saudi Arabia

3. Flag of Saudi Arabia

4. Saudi Arabia’s Land
• Saudi Arabia is one
fourth the size of
the United States
• Deserts cover
much of the east
and south
• There are mountain
ranges in the
southwest
• There are no rivers
or lakes
• The Red Sea
borders the west
and the Persian
Gulf borders the
east

5. Climate of country
• Saudi Arabia has
intense heat each
day. 70 degrees is
the coldest
temperature reached
and they have lots of
sandstorms.

6. Attractions of Saudi Arabia
• Black Stone
• Well of Zamzam
• Kaaba
• Masmak Citadel
• Kingdom Centre Tower

7. Sports
• Soccer camel racing
volleyball swimming
basketball.
• Camels start racing
when they are two years
old.
• They practice running
every day.

8. Problems in Saudi Arabia
• They have a problem
with people coming to
their country and
being forced to beg,
work, or be a servant
without getting paid.

9. Government of Saudi Arabia
• Abaullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud is the
King and Prime Minister
• Saudi Arabia is a Monarchy

10. Food and People
• They eat rice and
lamb.
• Some family
members live in
separate houses,
but many extended
families live
together.

11. The Holiday of Ramadan
• At the end of Ramadan,
which is a month long
religious holiday, there
is a 3 day feast called
Eid al Fitr. During
Ramadan, Muslims do
not eat or drink during
the day, they only eat
after sunset or before
sunrise.

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