Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is a country located on the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East. It is known for being the largest country in the region and is bordered by Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen, with coastlines along the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf. Saudi Arabia is renowned as the birthplace of Islam, with its two holiest cities, Mecca and Medina. The official language is Arabic, and the currency is the Saudi riyal. The country has a significant economic influence derived from its vast oil reserves, making it one of the world’s leading oil exporters. Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy, with the King serving as both the head of state and government. The nation has a rich cultural heritage, with traditional practices and customs deeply rooted in Islamic traditions. It has also undergone significant modernization and development in recent years, particularly under the Vision 2030 initiative aimed at diversifying its economy and reducing reliance on oil.