{"id":6227,"date":"2023-12-09T12:10:34","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T06:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/?p=6227"},"modified":"2023-12-09T12:10:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T06:40:36","slug":"saudi-arabia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/saudi-arabia\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Arabia and its 66 important Details for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/saudi-arabia\/#Saudi_Arabia_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\" >Saudi Arabia and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/saudi-arabia\/#Saudi_Arabia_and_its_Basic_Details\" >Saudi Arabia and its Basic Details :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/saudi-arabia\/#Geography_of_Saudi_Arabia\" >Geography of Saudi Arabia :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/saudi-arabia\/#Economy_of_Saudi_Arabia\" >Economy of Saudi Arabia :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/saudi-arabia\/#Defence_Power_of_Saudi_Arabia\" >Defence Power of Saudi Arabia :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/saudi-arabia\/#Cultural_of_Saudi_Arabia\" >Cultural of Saudi Arabia :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/saudi-arabia\/#Sports_in_Saudi_Arabia\" >Sports in Saudi Arabia :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/saudi-arabia\/#Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_Saudi_Arabia\" >Natural Habitat and wild life of Saudi Arabia :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/saudi-arabia\/#Biggest_in_the_Saudi_Arabia\" >Biggest in the Saudi Arabia :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/saudi-arabia\/#Brief_History_Of_Saudi_Arabia\" >Brief History Of Saudi Arabia :<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saudi_Arabia_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>Saudi Arabia and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"Flag-of-Saudi-Arabia\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flag-of-Saudi-Arabia.jpg\" alt=\"Flag of Saudi Arabia\" class=\"wp-image-6229\" title=\"Flag of Saudi Arabia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flag-of-Saudi-Arabia.jpg 940w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flag-of-Saudi-Arabia-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flag-of-Saudi-Arabia-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flag-of-Saudi-Arabia-150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saudi_Arabia_and_its_Basic_Details\"><\/span>Saudi Arabia and its Basic Details :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Name of the Country<\/td><td>Saudi Arabia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capital<\/td><td>Riyadh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Independence Day<\/td><td>September 23, 1932<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Religions<\/td><td>Islam (Officially Sunni Islam)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Currency<\/td><td>Saudi Riyal (SAR)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Continent<\/td><td>Asia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Famous Cities<\/td><td>Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, Dammam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Famous Persons<\/td><td>King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Ibn Saud, Ibn Baz, Ibn Taymiyyah, King Fahd, Osama bin Laden, King Faisal, Tariq Ramadan, Omaima Al-Najjar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type of Government<\/td><td>Absolute Monarchy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Wars Fought<\/td><td>Gulf War (1990-1991), Yemeni Civil War (2015-Present)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP<\/td><td>Approximately $793 billion (2021)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Popular Tourist Places<\/td><td>1. Mecca and Medina, 2. Riyadh, 3. Jeddah, 4. Al Khobar, 5. Abha<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saudi Arabia , Its Capital, Independence Day, Currency, Major religions, Continent, Top 5 Famous cities, Top 10 Famous persons, type of government, main wars fought, GDP, 5 popular tourist places.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_of_Saudi_Arabia\"><\/span>Geography of Saudi Arabia :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Geography<\/td><td>Saudi Arabia is primarily a desert country with some mountain ranges, plateaus, and coastal areas.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Area (Square Kilometers)<\/td><td>Approximately 2,150,000 square kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Population<\/td><td>Approximately 35 million people (as of the knowledge cutoff in 2022)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Mountain Ranges<\/td><td>1. Asir Mountains 2. Sarawat Mountains 3. Hijaz Mountains 4. Najd Plateau 5. Tuwaiq Mountains<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Mountain Peaks<\/td><td>1. Jabal Sawda 2. Jabal Shada Al A\u2019la 3. Jabal Al-Lawz 4. Jabal Al-Luwaybid 5. Jabal Al-Nour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Rivers<\/td><td>There are no major permanent rivers in Saudi Arabia.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Lakes<\/td><td>There are no major natural lakes in Saudi Arabia.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deserts<\/td><td>1. Rub&#8217; al Khali (Empty Quarter) 2. Nafud Desert 3. Dahna Desert<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plateaus<\/td><td>Najd Plateau<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Volcanoes<\/td><td>There are no active volcanoes in Saudi Arabia.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Crops and Vegetation<\/td><td>1. Dates 2. Wheat 3. Barley 4. Citrus fruits 5. Olive trees<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Beaches<\/td><td>1. Half Moon Bay 2. Jeddah Corniche 3. Al Fanateer Beach 4. Abha Beach 5. Farasan Islands<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neighboring Countries<\/td><td>Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nearby Seas and Oceans<\/td><td>Red Sea, Arabian Gulf (Persian Gulf)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length of Coastline<\/td><td>Approximately 2,640 kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Natural Resources<\/td><td>1. Oil 2. Natural Gas 3. Phosphates 4. Gold 5. Copper<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Geography of the Saudi Arabia , Area in Square Kilometers, Population, 5 Main mountain range, 5 main mountain peeks, 5 Main Rivers, Main lakes, Deserts, plateau and Volcanoes, 5 Main Crops and vegetation, Main Beaches, Neighboring countries which share boundaries, Nearby Sea and oceans, length of Coast line, top 5 Natural resources.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economy_of_Saudi_Arabia\"><\/span>Economy of Saudi Arabia :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Field<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Economy<\/td><td>Saudi Arabia has a mixed economy, heavily reliant on oil.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Industries<\/td><td>1. Oil and Petrochemicals 2. Construction 3. Banking and Finance 4. Agriculture 5. Information Technology<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revenue Sources<\/td><td>1. Oil Exports 2. Taxes 3. Investment Income 4. Non-oil Revenues 5. Fees and Charges<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Companies<\/td><td>1. Saudi Aramco 2. SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation) 3. Saudi Telecom Company (STC) 4. National Commercial Bank (NCB) 5. Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma&#8217;aden) 6. Saudi Arabian Fertilizer Company (SAFCO) 7. Al Rajhi Bank 8. Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) 9. Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) 10. Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Per Capita Income<\/td><td>Approximately $32,500 (as of the knowledge cutoff in 2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Imports<\/td><td>1. Machinery 2. Vehicles 3. Electronics 4. Foodstuffs 5. Chemicals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Exports<\/td><td>1. Crude Oil 2. Refined Petroleum 3. Petrochemicals 4. Non-oil Products 5. Plastics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Gold Reserves<\/td><td>Approximately 323.1 metric tons (as of the knowledge cutoff in 2022)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Economy of the Saudi Arabia , 5 Major Industries, 5 main revenue sources, top 10 Companies, Per capita income, Top 5 imports, Top 5 exports, Total Gold Reserves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defence_Power_of_Saudi_Arabia\"><\/span>Defence Power of Saudi Arabia :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Defence Policy<\/td><td>Active defense policy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Defence Budget<\/td><td>$83.7 billion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Army Personnel<\/td><td>240,000 active personnel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Air Force Personnel<\/td><td>70,000 active personnel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Navy Personnel<\/td><td>30,000 active personnel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Defence Imports<\/td><td>$12.4 billion (2021)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Defence Export<\/td><td>$2.2 billion (2021)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Defence of the Saudi Arabia , Size of Defence budget, Total number of Army Personals, Total Number of Air Force Personals, Total number of Navy Personals, Total Defence Imports, Total Defence Export.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_of_Saudi_Arabia\"><\/span>Cultural of Saudi Arabia :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Culture<\/td><td>Saudi Arabian Culture<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Festivals<\/td><td>1. Eid al-Fitr 2. Eid al-Adha 3. Janadriyah Festival 4. Riyadh International Book Fair 5. Saudi National Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Religious Places<\/td><td>1. Masjid al-Haram (The Grand Mosque) 2. Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (The Prophet&#8217;s Mosque) 3. Quba Mosque 4. Qiblatain Mosque 5. Mount Uhud<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Arts and Dances<\/td><td>1. Ardha (Traditional Sword Dance) 2. Al Mizmar (Traditional Music) 3. Al-Hijaziyat (Traditional Poetry) 4. Al-Ayyala (Traditional Dance) 5. Hakhayma (Traditional Tent Art)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Languages<\/td><td>Arabic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Famous Food and Cuisines<\/td><td>1. Kabsa 2. Shawarma 3. Mandi 4. Falafel 5. Jareesh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNESCO Protected Buildings<\/td><td>1. At-Turaif District in ad-Diriyah 2. Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah 3. Rock Art in the Hail Region 4. Madain Saleh (Al-Hijr) 5. Historic Town of Bani Saad<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cultural, 5 Main Festivals, 5 main religious places, main arts and Dances, Main Languages, Famous food and Cuisines, 5 UNSCO Protected Buildings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_in_Saudi_Arabia\"><\/span>Sports in Saudi Arabia :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Sports<\/td><td>Sports in Saudi Arabia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Game<\/td><td>Football (Soccer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Sports<\/td><td>1. Football (Soccer) 2. Athletics 3. Camel Racing 4. Equestrian Sports 5. Basketball<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Athletes<\/td><td>1. Yasser Al-Qahtani (Football) 2. Hadi Soua&#8217;an Al-Somaily (Athletics) 3. Sultan Al-Dawoodi (Camel Racing) 4. Ramzy Al-Duhami (Equestrian) 5. Khalid Abdel-Gadir (Basketball)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Sports Achievements<\/td><td>1. Winning the AFC Asian Cup in 1984 2. Participation in multiple Olympic Games 3. Success in international athletics competitions 4. Achievements in camel racing 5. Competing in FIBA Asia Cup<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sports of the Saudi Arabia , National Game, Main Sports, top athletes, Top Sports Achievements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_Saudi_Arabia\"><\/span>Natural Habitat and wild life of Saudi Arabia :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Natural Habitat and Wildlife<\/td><td>Desert, mountains, forests, and coastal areas. Diverse wildlife including Arabian leopards, wolves, gazelles, and oryx. Saudi Arabia boasts a diverse array of natural habitats, from the vast deserts of the Empty Quarter to the lush Asir Mountains. The country is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including the majestic Arabian leopard, the elusive sand cat, and the graceful Arabian gazelle.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Animal<\/td><td>Arabian Camel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Bird<\/td><td>Saker Falcon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Forests<\/td><td>1. Asir National Park 2. AlUla National Park 3. Harrat AlUla <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Recognized Natural Habitats<\/td><td>1. Nafud Desert 2. Empty Quarter 3. Red Sea Coral Reefs <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Natural Habitat and wild life of the Saudi Arabia , National Animal, National Bird, Main Forests, Main Recognized Natural Habitats for wild animals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_in_the_Saudi_Arabia\"><\/span>Biggest in the Saudi Arabia :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Name<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Biggest City<\/td><td>Riyadh<\/td><td>Capital and most populous city in Saudi Arabia, with a population of over 7 million people.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Richest Man<\/td><td>Prince Alwaleed bin Talal<\/td><td>Saudi businessman and investor, with a net worth of over $18.0 billion (as of October 26, 2023).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Company<\/td><td>Saudi Aramco<\/td><td>Largest oil and gas company in the world, with a market capitalization of over $2.4 trillion.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Building<\/td><td>Kingdom Centre Tower<\/td><td>Tallest building in Saudi Arabia and the fourth-tallest in the world, with a height of 302 meters (990 feet).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Largest Mosque<\/td><td>Masjid al-Haram<\/td><td>Largest mosque in the world, located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It can accommodate up to 4 million pilgrims during Hajj.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Bridge<\/td><td>King Fahd Causeway<\/td><td>Longest bridge in the Middle East, connecting Saudi Arabia with the island nation of Bahrain. It spans 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) across the Persian Gulf.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Mountain<\/td><td>Jabal Sawda<\/td><td>Highest mountain in Saudi Arabia, located in the Asir Mountains. It has a peak elevation of 3,133 meters (10,279 feet).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Longest River<\/td><td>Wadi Hanifah<\/td><td>Longest river in Saudi Arabia, flowing for over 120 kilometers (75 miles) through Riyadh.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Forest<\/td><td>Asir National Park<\/td><td>Largest protected area in Saudi Arabia, covering over 10,000 square kilometers (3,861 square miles). It boasts diverse landscapes, including juniper forests, valleys, and mountains.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Largest Salt Lake<\/td><td>Umm Sabkha<\/td><td>Largest salt lake in Saudi Arabia, located in the eastern part of the country. It covers an area of over 7,000 square kilometers (2,703 square miles).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Biggest in the Saudi Arabia , Richest Man, Biggest Company, Tallest Building, Tallest Statue, Biggest Bridge, Tallest Mountain, Longest River, Biggest Forest, Biggest Lake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brief_History_Of_Saudi_Arabia\"><\/span>Brief History Of Saudi Arabia : <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A brief history of this country, covering its ancient, medieval, modern, and recent history:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ancient Saudi Arabia:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The history of this country dates back to ancient times when it was home to various Arabian tribes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the 7th century, Islam was founded in the Arabian Peninsula, and this region played a significant role in the spread of the religion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cities of Mecca and Medina became central to Islamic history as the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the locations of important Islamic sites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Medieval Period:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the 18th century, the Al Saud family, led by Muhammad ibn Saud, formed an alliance with the religious leader Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab. This alliance laid the foundation for the modern Saudi state.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The early 19th century saw the establishment of the First Saudi State, which briefly unified much of the Arabian Peninsula under the Al Saud rule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Ottomans defeated the First Saudi State in the 19th century, leading to a period of Ottoman rule in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modern Era:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the early 20th century, Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, commonly known as Ibn Saud, embarked on a campaign to unify the Arabian Peninsula. He succeeded in establishing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The discovery of oil in the 1930s transformed this country&#8217;s economy and positioned it as a major player in the global oil industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saudi Arabia became an ally of Western countries, particularly the United States, due to its vast oil reserves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The late 20th century saw significant modernization efforts, including the development of infrastructure, education, and healthcare systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recent History:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In 2015, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud ascended to the throne and initiated a series of economic and social reforms, known as &#8220;Vision 2030,&#8221; aimed at reducing the country&#8217;s dependency on oil and diversifying its economy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2017, this country lifted the ban on women driving, marking a significant social change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The country has played a role in regional politics and conflicts, including the ongoing conflict in Yemen and diplomatic disputes with neighboring countries like Qatar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2021, Saudi Arabia celebrated its 91st National Day, highlighting its progress and cultural heritage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Saudi Arabia&#8217;s history is rich and complex, shaped by its ancient roots, Islamic heritage, political developments, and economic transformation over the centuries. Today, it stands as a nation at the crossroads of tradition and modernity, striving for socio-economic reforms and a diversified future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/category\/ncert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For NCERT MCQs Click this Link<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For International Current Affairs Click this Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/ncert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For Class Wise NCERT Notes and Videos Click this link<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For Daily Educational News Click this Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saudi Arabia and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6228,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2214],"tags":[2294,2237,2248,2240,2239,2280,2265,2296,2297,2260,2288,2249,2255,2261,2263,2278,2258,2270,2291,2279,2268,2290,2272,2241,2289,2236,2253,2292,2257,2274,2283,2247,2282,2245,2284,2259,2271,2262,2242,2246,2266,2269,2254,2281,2285,2267,2250,2256,2298,2264,2238,2276,2275,2299,2243,2295,2244,2287,2251,2234,2277,2286,2235,2273,2293,2233,2252],"class_list":["post-6227","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-world-gk","tag-5-popular-tourist-places-of","tag-area-of","tag-biggest-bridge-of","tag-biggest-company-of","tag-biggest-forest-of","tag-biggest-in-the-country-of","tag-biggest-lake-of","tag-capital-of","tag-continent-of","tag-crops-and-vegetation-of","tag-currency-of","tag-defence-budget-of","tag-defence-exports-of","tag-defence-imports-of","tag-deserts-of","tag-economy-of","tag-famous-food-and-cuisines-of","tag-gdp-of","tag-geography-of","tag-history-of","tag-independence-day-of","tag-length-of-coastline-of","tag-longest-river-of","tag-main-arts-and-dances-of","tag-main-beaches-of","tag-main-festivals-of","tag-main-forests-of","tag-main-lakes-of","tag-main-languages-of","tag-main-recognized-natural-habitats-of","tag-main-religious-places-of","tag-main-sports-of","tag-main-wars-fought-by","tag-major-industries-of","tag-major-religions-of","tag-mountain-peaks-of","tag-mountain-ranges-of","tag-name-of-the-country","tag-national-animal-of","tag-national-bird-of","tag-national-game-of","tag-nearby-seas-and-oceans-of","tag-neighboring-countries-of","tag-per-capita-income-of","tag-plateau-of","tag-population-of","tag-revenue-sources-of","tag-richest-man-of","tag-rivers-of","tag-tallest-building-of","tag-tallest-mountain-of","tag-tallest-statue-of","tag-top-10-companies-of","tag-top-10-famous-persons-of","tag-top-5-exports-of","tag-top-5-famous-cities-of","tag-top-5-imports-of","tag-top-5-natural-resources-of","tag-top-athletes-of","tag-top-sports-achievements-of","tag-total-air-force-personnel-of","tag-total-army-personnel-of","tag-total-gold-reserves-of","tag-total-navy-personnel-of","tag-type-of-government-in","tag-unesco-protected-buildings-of","tag-volcanoes-of"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6227","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6227"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6227\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6228"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6227"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6227"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6227"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}