Saudi Arabia is about one-fourth the size of United States and is the 12 largest country in the world. It consists mostly of arid land; in fact, there are no major rivers or lakes. The land is dotted with green oases and some has been cultivated due to irrigation. The climate has extremes of temperatures and sandstorms. Saudi Arabia main assest is crude oil.
General Information: Area: 2,149,690 sq. kilometers Population: 17,608,000 Capital: Riyadh Currency: Riyal Language: Arabic Greetings: As-Salaamu 'Alaykum (peace be upon you) Marhaba is a casual hello Click here to go to Saudi Arabia's Embassy Page.