Explore all countries saudi arabia middle east page last updated Destination saudi arabia, a nations online country profile of the desert country in arabia The kingdom of saudi arabia occupies most of the arabian peninsula, the original homeland of the arabs, the place of origin of the arabian language, and the historic center of islam. Saudi arabia is a monarchy ruled by a king chosen from and by members of the al saud family The king rules through royal decrees issued in conjunction with the council of ministers, and with advice from the consultative council. Saudi arabia, officially the kingdom of saudi arabia (ksa), is a country in west asia
Located in the center of the middle east, it covers the bulk of the arabi. Population 33.26 million, including nearly 11.5 million expatriates (2016 estimate) Religion islam, which is the basis of the legal system and of government English widely spoken in urban areas National day september 23, commemorating the foundation of the modern kingdom of saudi arabia in 1932 Physical map of saudi arabia showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps
The kingdom of saudi arabia is the largest country in the arabian peninsula and located in the southwest corner of asia, the kingdom is at the crossroads of europe, asia and africa. From the date of its establishment in september 1932, saudi arabia enjoyed full international recognition as an independent state, although it did not join the league of nations.
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