Saudi Arabia
History
Emirate of Diriyah ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
Emirate of Nejd ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
Emirate of Riyadh ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
Emirate of Nejd and Hasa ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
Sultanate of Nejd ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
The Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd emerged, giving the area a defined monarchical state structure.
Unification and Proclamation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Saudi Arabia.
Part ofAsiaMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionWestern Asia / Middle East / Arabian Peninsula
LanguageArabic
Time zoneAST (UTC+3)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Mecca & Medina: The two holiest cities of Islam, the destination of the Hajj pilgrimage for 1.8 billion Muslims.
- Al-Ula: Ancient Nabataean ruins of Hegra, dramatic rose-red rock formations, and an emerging arts scene.
- Jeddah Old Town: UNESCO-listed historic centre with coral-stone buildings and vibrant Red Sea waterfront.
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What is Saudi Arabia known for?Mecca & Medina, Al-Ula, Jeddah Old Town.
What is the capital?Riyadh.
Which language is useful?Arabic.
When is the national day?23 September.
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Upcoming events
LIV Golf Riyadh2026-02-04 - 2026-02-07 - Riyadh - LIV Golf
Hajj 2026May-Jun 2026 ยท Saudi ArabiaNo future Saudi Arabia-linked events are active in the current dataset.
Food & drink
Kebab
CoffeeKnown for
Mecca & MedinaAl-UlaJeddah Old TownRiyadhKebabCoffee
Music & Culture