Saudi Arabia
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Flag Description
Green with large white arabic script (that may be translated as there is no god but god; muhammad is the messenger of god) above a white horizontal saber (the tip points to the hoist side); green is the traditional color of islam.

Currency
Saudi riyal.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 21, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Middle east, bordering the persian gulf and the red sea, north of yemen.

Climate
Harsh, dry desert with great temperature extremes.

Terrain
Mostly uninhabited, sandy desert.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Persian Gulf 0 m. The highest point is at Jabal Sawda' 3,133 m.

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Saudi Arabia

This is a map of Saudi Arabia. The map illustrates the location of Riyadh and its proximity to Medina, Jiddah, Mecca, and the Red Sea.

Other countries on this map include: Iran / Iraq / Yemen

Saudi Arabia News:
Sarkozy's Saudi talks continue
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is attending a second day of talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at strengthening ties between the countries.
Historic flight leaves Chechnya
The first international flight for 15 years leaves the Russian region of Chechnya with pilgrims bound for Saudi Arabia.

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