"The original homeland of the Arab people, and of Islam."
Green represents Islam because it is believed to be a favorite color of the prophet Muhammad. The sword stands for the founding dynasty of the country. The writing means "There is no god but God and Muhammad is the messenger of God"
This is what a typical village would look like in Saudi Arabia. The environment here is a desert, and there is not much water which is an issue. Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the world without a river.
People in Saudi Arabia are mainly Arab, and a small group of Afro-Asian people. The countrys official religion is Islam, so mostly all the population is Sunni Muslim. Arabic is the official language of the country. 27,345,986 is the current population of Saudi Arabia, and immigrants make up more than 30% of the population. There are more males in the population than there are women.
The government of Saudi Arabia is a monarchy. The kings name is Abdullah, he has been in office since August 1st, 2005. The capital is Riyadh. Holidays that are celebrated are the unification of the kingdom which is on the 23 of September.
http://www.everyculture.com/Sa-Th/Saudi-Arabia.html
The government of Saudi Arabia is a monarchy. The kings name is Abdullah, he has been in office since August 1st, 2005. The capital is Riyadh. Holidays that are celebrated are the unification of the kingdom which is on the 23 of September.
http://www.everyculture.com/Sa-Th/Saudi-Arabia.html
Historical Timeline:
1938: Oil is discovered and production begins under US control ARAMCO is the company.
1979: Severs diplomatic relations with Egypt after it makes peace with Israel.
1980: Take full control of ARAMCO from the US.
1991: Involved in air attacks with Iraq and in Kuwait.
2001 Sept 11: 15 of the 19 hijackers on New York and Washington were Saudi nationals.
2007: Police arrest terrorist suspects some of whom trained to pilot suicide missions. ]
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-14703523
Saudi Arabia does not get along with Iran, Jordan, and Yemen in the middle east.
1979: Severs diplomatic relations with Egypt after it makes peace with Israel.
1980: Take full control of ARAMCO from the US.
1991: Involved in air attacks with Iraq and in Kuwait.
2001 Sept 11: 15 of the 19 hijackers on New York and Washington were Saudi nationals.
2007: Police arrest terrorist suspects some of whom trained to pilot suicide missions. ]
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-14703523
Saudi Arabia does not get along with Iran, Jordan, and Yemen in the middle east.
Things to Know When Visiting Saudi Arabia
- Men shake hands. Good friends may greet each other with a handshake and a kiss on each cheek.
- Women generally hug and kiss close friends.
- Men and women would not greet each other in public if from outside the family.
- If you are invited to a Saudi's house bring something small as a thank you.
- Flowers do not make good gifts from a man, although a woman could give them to her hostess.
- Never give alcohol unless you are positive they partake.
- If the meal is on the floor, sit cross-legged or kneel on one knee.
- Eat only with the right hand as the left is considered unclean.
- Honored guests are often offered the most prized pieces such as a sheep's head so be prepared!