Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Capital City

Riyad

Geographic Location

Placed at the Middle East, Saudi Arabia has borders with Jordan and Iraq at north, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Persin Gulf at east, Oman at south and southeast, Yemen at south and Red Sea at west.

Geographic Coordinates

25 00 K, 45 00 D

Climate

In summer, although the coastline is cooler because of the effect of breezes, the country-wide temperature is around 45°C. In winter, the temperature is around 21°C, but the dessert cold is lived at night. Riyad and the north of Red Sea coast sees little rain.

Time Zone

GMT +3

Language

ARABIC

Other Languages

 

Monetary Unit

Saudi Riyal

Telephone

The international dialling code (to): 00966, The international dialling code (from) 00 + The related country code

Mobile Phone

GSM 900

Important Phone Nos.

Ambulance 997, Police 999, Fire Brigade 998

Internet

.sa

Opening Hours

Banks; 8.30a.m. - 12p.m. and 5p.m. 8p.m. (Sat-Wed), 8.30a.m. – 12.m. (Thur) Shops; 9a.m. - 12p.m. and 4p.m. – 10p.m. (Mon-Sun) Public Offices; 8a.m. – 2p.m. (Sat-Thur)

Public Holidays

Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice), Eid-Milad Nnabi (the Prophet's Birthday), Saudi National Day (23 September), Easter Monday (March/April), Eid al-Fitr (end of Ramadan), the main holiday season (July-September), (on the basis of lunar calendar, Islamic holidays move 10 days backwards).

Electric

110V-220V 60HzHz

 

General Information

The two holly cities of the Islamic world, Mecca and Medina, are placed at Saudi Arabia. Kaabe which is, for Muslims, the holliest point on the earth is found at Mecca where Muhammed Prophet was born. Hadj, one of the five conditions of Islam Religion, is fulfilled in Mecca.   

Desserts, magnificent oasises, majestic mountain peaks, beaches, rivers and petroleum-rich metropoles are among the major components of the national tourism. 

Madain Saleh placed near Ula is one of the most significant points that you should travel. This historical cemetery being home to 131 graves is impressive by its extraordinary sand fields and rock formations.      

With its buildings in the Ottoman architectural style, markets, malls, skyscrapers and beaches, Jeddah is the most entertaining city of Saudi Arabia. Its Red Sea coastline is fantastic for both tourists and families. On the other hand, Habalah Village standing as one of the best reflections of the old Arabia is one of the best residential areas by its houses and cable car.    

The Camel Races organized in April and May are the world-famous national activities. These races of thousands of camels and ten thousands of audiences are the part of Culture and Convention Festival actualized at Jenadriyah.