Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Saudi Arabia)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of Asia.

Its center lies at a latitude of 25 and longitude of 45.

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia also goes by the names, A Rap Saudi, A-rap Xe-ut, A-rap Xe-ut (Saudi Arabia), A-rập Xê-út, Al Mamlakah al `Arabiyah as Su`udiyah, Al Mamlakah al `Arabīyah as Su`ūdīyah, Al-Mamlaka al- `Arabiya as-Sa`udiya, An Araib Shadach,

The prodominant languages spoken are ar-SA (Arabic) and its currency is the Rial (SAR), currently exchanging at 1 Saudi Riyal = 0.16850 British Pound Sterling 1 Saudi Riyal = 0.26667 US Dollar .

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia currently has a population of 25731800 (estimate).

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's neighbouring countries are, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Yemen, .

Regions within Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Largest Cities within Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Saudi Arabia

Published: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:09:00 GMT

Travel Summary

There have been reports of at least two people being killed and a number of others injured during confrontations between demonstrators and government security forces in the Qatif area in February and March 2012.

All British nationals should continue to exercise vigilance, and check this advice on a regular basis. You should follow news reports and be alert to regional developments. Any increase in regional tension might affect travel advice.

There is a general threat from terrorism. Attacks cannot be ruled out and could be indiscriminate, including Western targets and crowded places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

54 British nationals required consular assistance in Saudi Arabia in the period 1 April 2010 - 31 March 2011. See General - Consular Assistance Statistics. A significant proportion of requests for consular assistance were received from pilgrims performing Hajj or Umrah, particularly in relation to disputes and dissatisfaction with tour operators. See the Safety and Security - Pilgrimage section.

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.