Basic Information
GeographySaudi Arabia is located in the arid Middle East. It shares borders with Yemen, Oman, UAE, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. Situated between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf, the country has 3 main climate zones: steppes in the western highlands, humid and mild areas near Yemen, and desert everywhere else. The annual climate averages can be found below.
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CultureSaudi culture reflects its strong ties to the religious history of the country. Medina and Mecca, the two holiest cities in Islam, are found within Saudi borders. Women are expected to remain covered and submit to the control of their male relatives. Saudi cuisine is flavorful and an important part of the culture. The dominant language is Arabic, and English is a popular second language.
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EconomyThe Saudi economy relies heavily on the country's production of oil. Many nations are dependent on Saudi Arabia's resources and this brings in large amounts of money to the area. The currency is the Saudi Riyal, which is equivalent to 27 US cents. The GDP is $683.8 million. The average income is $63, 790, and 12.7% of the population live below the poverty line.
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Annual Climate Averages in the Capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
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Average Temp (F) |
59 |
63 |
70 |
81 |
90 |
95 |
97 |
97 |
91 |
82 |
72 |
61 |
Average Precip. (mm) |
15 |
8 |
23 |
25 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |