The Profile of Saudi Arabia
- Country: Saudi Arabia
- Area: 2,149,690 km²
- Capital: Riyadh
- Population: 16,948,388 inhabitants
- Language: Arabic
- Religion: Sunni Muslims 93.3%, Shia 3.4%)
- Form of Government: Monarchy
- Major Cities: Jeddah, Hofuf, Al Mubarraz
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Useful Information about Saudi Arabia
- Currency: Riyal
- International Dialing Code: 00966
- International Vehicle Code: KSA
- Driving Side: right
- Entry Documents: Passport with visa
- Required Vaccinations: None
- Electric Current: 125/215V
- Measurement System: metric decimal
- Time Zones: +3
- Fixed-date Holidays: September 23 National Day
- Climate: arid, hot and humid summers and mild winters, with light rain between November and February. The eastern region has a high humidity rate and a summer climate that lasts all year, with temperatures reaching 43°C during the hottest periods of the year.
- Average Temperatures: 25.5°C (14°C in winter, 35°C in summer)
- Transport: Saudi Arabia has the only railway line running from Riyadh to Dammam via Hofuf and Abqaiq. Trains make three trips per day, and the bus is a very good and comfortable alternative.
- Airports: Jeddah, Dhahran, Riyadh, Medina
