Saudi Arabia: flag, capital and facts
Saudi Arabia is a country in Western Asia (Asia). Its capital is Riyadh. Population — 35,300,280. Area — 2,149,690 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Saudi Arabia
Green with white Arabic writing and a sword.
The capital of Saudi Arabia — Riyadh
Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia. Riyadh means 'gardens' — green gardens in the middle of the desert.
Facts about Saudi Arabia
- Official name
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Western Asia
- Population
- 35,300,280
- Area
- 2,149,690 km²
- Currency
- SAR (ر.س)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 25°, 45°
How to remember the name
The nameSaudi Arabia spreads across the huge, sandy Arabian Desert.
Did you know?
Saudi Arabia has not a single permanent river.
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