Saudi Arabia - 沙特阿拉伯

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capitalRiyadh
currencySaudi Riyal (SAR)
population27,601,038 people, including 5,576,076 people of African descent (as of July 2007)
Power Systems110/220V, plug types are A, C, D, G
country code966
Time zoneGMT 3
LanguageArabic
Emergency call112, 966911 (emergency medical service), 999 (police agency), 911
Driving directionright

Saudi ArabiaArabic: المملكة العربية السعودية‎‎), is the largest country on the Arabian Peninsula.

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geography

Saudi Arabia ownsArabian Peninsula80% of the territory. The country andUnited Arab EmiratesOmanwithYemenMost of the border areas have no clear boundaries, so the specific area of ​​Saudi Arabia is unknown. The Saudi Arabian government’s estimated area is 2,217,949 square kilometers, while other credible estimates are between 2,139,700 square kilometers and 2.24 million square kilometers. Only less than 1% of the country’s land is suitable for cultivation.

history

Saudi Arabia began in 1750 in the central region of the Arabian Peninsula. A local king named Muhammad bin Saud and an Islamic reformer Muhammad Abd Al-Wahab (Muhammad Abd Al-Wahab) Wahhab) established a new regime together. In the following 150 years, the power of the Saudi Arabian family rose and fell. In order to fight for control of the peninsula, they continued to clash with Egypt (actually a semi-independent part of the Ottoman Empire) and the Ottoman Empire. Lost power twice. Modern Saudi Arabia.

area

Saudi Arabia is administratively divided into 13 provinces; however, in terms of travel, it is summarized into 5 regions to introduce:

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Asir
It borders Yemen; because it is located on a plateau, its climate is quite different from other parts of the country, and it is relatively cool and humid.
Eastern provinces
Located on the coast of the Persian Gulf, it is the center of Saudi oil production
Hanzhi
Located on the coast of the Red Sea, the local cities haveMeccaMedinawithJeddah, Mainly for trade and commercial areas
Ahmadinejad
byRiyadhThe central highlands at the center are the most conservative areas in Saudi Arabia.
Northern region
Off the beaten track, the main attraction is the Nabataean ruins in Madian Salle

Entry

All tourists need a visa to enter, and those who hold an Israeli passport will be refused entry.

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Saudi Arabia prohibits nightlife, so no one travels here for this reason; drinking isStrictly prohibitedIf found, they may be flogged in public and deported. In addition, adultery and sodomy are punishable by death.

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Please observe Islamic (Muslim) taboos
Please observe Islamic (Muslim) taboos
This destination is an area where Muslims live. Please observe local regulations and respect the religious beliefs of the locals when traveling in these places. Do not violate Islamic taboos to avoid trouble.

Saudi Arabia strictly adheres to the Islamic canon. According to the law, a person cannot travel with a spouse, family member, or the opposite sex other than the driver, and the punishment for women breaking the law is much higher than for men. Female touristmustWear a burqa, otherwise it is illegal. It is not allowed to take pictures of airports and military facilities, otherwise you may go to jail, and you are not allowed to bring non-Muslim religious objects. Since Saudi Arabians value privacy, don't take pictures of others casually.

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