Saudi Arabia

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 May 16, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter 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

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