This is a collection of pictures from Saudi Arabia. It is the result of a single trip to the large country on the Arabian Peninsula. If you look...
Everything from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, occupying most of the Arabian Peninsula, is a vast desert country with important Red Sea and Persian Gulf coastlines. It has a population of about 36 million. The capital, Riyadh, is a modern business hub. The birthplace of Islam, it is home to the religion’s two holiest cities, Mecca and Medina.
Founded in 1932 by the Al Saud family, it is an absolute monarchy governed by a conservative interpretation of Sunni Islam. Its economy is dominated by the world’s second-largest oil reserves, which have funded rapid modernization. Recently, the kingdom has launched an ambitious “Vision 2030” plan to diversify its economy and open up socially, promoting tourism and reducing its reliance on oil.
Saudi Arabia is a country in the region Sandalsand has defined as the Middle East and Africa. There are introductions to this region and other regions in the Destinations menu.
World Heritage #1361 – Historic Jeddah
Jeddah on the shore of the Red Sea was for centuries the gateway for seafarers on Hajj to Mecca, the most holy city of Islam. The old part of Jeddah...
World Heritage #1329 – At-Turaif
The At-Turaif district in Riyadh was the first capital of Saudi Arabia. It has been restored into a prominent tourist destination. The UNESCO World...
World Heritage #1563 – Al-Ahsa Oasis
The Al-Ahsa Oasis in Saudi Arabia is the world's largest oasis with 2.5 million date palms. And there is much more to discover as well. The UNESCO...