The Birth Place of Islam

"There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the

messenger of Allah" (the Shahada) 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

total: 1,960,582 sq km land: 1,960,582 sq km water: 0 sq km

Birth Rate : 28.55 births / 1000 populationDeath Rate: 2.47 deaths / 1000 populationPopulation Growth Rate: 1.848% (2009)

Hot desert climate

Rainfall is scarce

No rivers or permanent bodies of water

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.  

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

RiyadhJeddahMakkahTaifMadinah

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

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.

The two most important pilgrimage

centers for Muslims.

Prophet Muhammad was born

Here he also started preaching about

Islam.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Week begins on Saturday and ends on Wednesday

Appointments are arrange keeping in mind the 5 daily

prayer times of Arabs

The main customers are Japan

Western Europe

The United States.

Other Asian countries

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

Islam

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

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

Meeting EtiquetteDining EtiquetteTable mannersBusiness Meeting Etiquette

The National Day in Saudi Arabia is celebrated on the 23rd of September

Islamic New Year in Saudi ArabiaEid al Fitr Festival in Saudi ArabiaEid al-Adha Festival in Saudi ArabiaAl Jenadriyah Heritage and Cultural Festival in

Saudi Arabia

MAJOR SUPPLIER OF OIL