Saudi Arabia
Type of government: Monarchy
Current head of state: King Abdallah bin abd al-Aziz Al Saud
Total population: 26,131,703
% of population living in poverty: %5
GDP: $622.5 billion
Capital: Riyadh
Largest city: Mecca
Coasts: 2640
Major bodies of water: The Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba, Persian gulf, and Arabian gulf
Major rivers: none
Bordering countries: Yemen, Oman, Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, United Arab Emirates
Largest religion: Islam
Climate: Harsh dry deserts with temperature extremes
Geographical features: Ad-Dhana Desert, Arabian Desert, An Nafud desert, and the Rub’al Khali desert
Flag of Saudi ArabiaSelected current event in Saudi Arabia:
“Over a hundred people have gathered outside the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Civil Services as anti-regime protests gain momentum in the Middle East powerhouse. The literacy campaign teachers held a rally in front of the Ministry of Civil Services in the Saudi capital on Tuesday, calling for full time employment.
Security forces asked the protesters to leave the place as soon as possible after they were given promises that their demands will be fulfilled.
Similar gatherings have been also held in several other cities in Saudi Arabia such as Taif and Tabouk.” –Tehran Times
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