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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, officially known as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a country in Western Asia. It is the largest state in the Arabian Peninsula and in middle east. It has a population of over 32 million people and covers an area of over 2 million square miles. It is known for its large deposits of oil and gas, with Riyadh as the capital and Jeddah as the largest port. The country is diverse in terms of culture and geography, including desert, mountains, and coastline. Arabic is the official language of the country, and Islam is the official religion. Over the years, Saudi Arabia has undergoing significant economic and social changes, with the government implementing various policies and programs aimed at diversifying the economy and improving the quality of life for its residents.

Capital

Riyadh

Currency

Rials

Population

32 m

Major cities

Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, Dammam

Pilgrimages, Modernization, and Revenue

Saudi Arabia is a significant cultural and religious destination, being the birthplace of Islam and home to the two most sacred mosques in the world: the Kaaba at Mecca and the Mosque of the Prophet in Medina. These sites draw millions of pilgrims each year, generating significant revenue for the Saudi government. In order to accommodate the influx of visitors, the government has undertaken massive development projects to improve infrastructure, transportation, and hospitality facilities. As a result, Mecca and Medina have become modern and well-equipped cities, with state-of-the-art hotels, restaurants, shopping malls.

Saudi Arabia led by Prince Mohammad Bin Salman has emerged as a diverse economy with investments in sectors beyond oil, such as sports, tourism, technology, foreign investment, and maritime trade. The government has implemented new social policies and programs aiming to transform the country and its global image. Saudi Arabia has established new tourist destinations and mega projects, such as the first smart city, NEOM, airport cities in Riyadh and Jeddah, and the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor. The country has undergone significant economic and social changes, and is actively working towards modernizing its economy and shifting away from dependency on oil.