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| HOME | Saudi Arabia’s vastness knows great extremes, from arid deserts to coastal towns, from highly sophisticated metropolitan centers to the holy pilgrim site of the world’s Muslims. It is the largest country in Asia, measuring more than two million square kilometers or 830,000 square miles and bordering eight neighbors on three sides. Saudi Arabia has the largest economy in the region with substantial resources, including the world’s largest crude oil reserves. The country is also rich in gold manufacturing. Arabic is the official language, with English spoken in commercial dealings. Riyadh is the capital city, and Mecca is the Islamic pilgrimage site. Saudi Arabia exports petroleum and petroleum products. |
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