Geography
Saudi Arabia is in Western Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 25, 45; it has Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.
Neighboring countries: Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
Asia
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a country in Western Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Western Asia
- Population
- 35.3 million
- Area
- 2,149,690 km²
- Currency
- Saudi riyal (SAR)
- Official language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +966
- Internet TLD
- .sa
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
Saudi Arabia map preview: 25.00, 45.00
People and Culture
Saudi Arabia uses Arabic in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Saudi Arabia varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Saudi Arabia is recorded with the official name Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Riyadh
- Western Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Riyadh
- Time zone data: UTC+03:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Saudi Arabia is grouped under Asia.
- Saudi Arabia has a listed area of 2,149,690 km².
- Saudi Arabia is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Saudi Arabia
What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
The capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh.
What continent is Saudi Arabia in?
Saudi Arabia is in Asia.
What currency does Saudi Arabia use?
Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi riyal.
What language is spoken in Saudi Arabia?
Arabic is listed for Saudi Arabia in this database.