Blog : Top 5 facts about Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is an Arab country located in West Asia. The country makes up most of the Arabian Peninsula. With an area of 830,000 square miles, this country is the fifth-largest in Asia and the second-largest Arab country, second only to Algeria. The country has a population of 33 million, which is the 40th largest country in the world by population.

FACT 1 - The official title of the Saudi king is Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has been the king since January 2015.

FACT 2 - On a per capita population basis, a World Bank report in the year 2000 found that Saudi Arabia, as well as Malaysia, Thailand, and South Africa were the most dangerous countries in which to drive. Saudi Arabia performed worse when it was measured in fatal cases per vehicle.

FACT 3 - In 2012, Saudi Arabia banned smoking in government offices and most public places, including a ban on vials - water pipes and a ban on the sale of tobacco to minors. Saudi statistics show that the country is the fourth-largest tobacco importer in the world, and Saudis spend around the US 8 million a day on cigarettes.

FACT 4 - Homosexual activity in Saudi Arabia is a criminal offense that may attract the death penalty or, at the very least, an additional punishment as a protracted drag on with the customary public.

FACT 5 - In Saudi Arabia, wedding ceremonies are held separately for men and women. However, at some point during the wedding ceremony or after the conclusion of it, the bride and groom get together.

Conclusion - The primary ethnic group of Saudi Arabia is Arab, and the main religion is Sunni Islam. The government is a unitary Islamic complete monarchy with a king, crown prince, and deputy crown prince. The country currency is the riyal. Saudi Arabia flag is made in green and white.