SAUDI ARABIA
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Capital City |
Riyad |
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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. |
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Geographic Coordinates |
25 00 K, 45 00 D |
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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. |
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Time Zone |
GMT +3 |
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Language |
ARABIC |
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Other Languages |
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Monetary Unit |
Saudi Riyal |
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Telephone |
The international dialling code (to): 00966, The international dialling code (from) 00 + The related country code |
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Mobile Phone |
GSM 900 |
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Important Phone Nos. |
Ambulance 997, Police 999, Fire Brigade 998 |
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Internet |
.sa |
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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) |
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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). |
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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.
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