Interesting Facts of Saudi Arabia

Trees and plants are rare because of lack of rain.

Asir is the only forest in Saudi Arabia.

Camels are hardy animals that adapt well to the desert life. The camel's hump on the back is stored fat. There are camel races in the spring.

Arabian horses are bred for their beauty and endurance.

Saudi Arabia is the third largest producer of oil in the world. Oil markedly improved the economy of Saudi Arabia.

Wheat is Saudi Arabia's principal crop along with rice, alfalfa, barley and grapes. Parts of this arid country have been converted agricultural land with modern irrigation techniques and advance technology in desalination of seawater.

More than 80 percent of the Saudi people live in the city.

The written text in Arabic is read right to left.

Saudi men wear long, flowing, white robe called thobe. Most Saudi women cover their faces with veils in public. They wear a long black robe called abaya.

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