Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Quick Facts…

Official NameKingdom of Saudi Arabia
Common NameSaudi Arabia – /ˌsaʊ.di əˈɹeɪ.bi.ə/
NationalitySaudi(s) – noun, Saudi or Saudi Arabian – adjective
IndependenceUnification of the kingdom in 1932
Administrative Divisions13 regions
Total Population36.5 million (#41) with 85% urbanized – 2024 estimate
Major Urban AreasRiyadh (capital city), Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, Ad Dammam
Major LanguagesArabic (official)
Electricity Access100% of total population
Internet Access100% of total population
CurrencySaudi Riyals (SAR)
Real GDP (PPP)$1.8 trillion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$50,200 (#31) – 2022 estimate
Total Area2,149,690 sq km / 830,000 sq mi (#14) with 0% water area
Geographic RegionAsia – Western Asia
Bordering CountriesIraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
Bordering Water BodiesPersian Gulf, Red Sea

National Anthem: “Aash Al Maleek” (Long Live Our Beloved King)