Regions of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is divided into thirteen administrative regions, from the vast Eastern Province to the mountainous south-west, each with its own capital…
Geography
The land of Saudi Arabia: its deserts, mountains, coasts, climate, regions and natural features.
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The Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter)
The Rub' al Khali is the largest continuous sand desert on Earth, an expanse of towering dunes covering much of southern Arabia.
Transport in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has an extensive road network, a growing railway system including the Haramain high-speed line, and major international airports.
The Farasan Islands
The Farasan Islands are a Red Sea archipelago off Jazan, protected as a nature reserve and known for coral reefs, seabirds and gazelles.
Geography of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East, covering most of the Arabian Peninsula with deserts, mountains, and coastlines on both the Red…
Jabal Sawda
Jabal Sawda, in the Asir region, is the highest point in Saudi Arabia at about 3,000 metres, with a cooler climate and juniper forests.
The Asir Mountains
The Asir Mountains form the highest and wettest part of Saudi Arabia, with terraced agriculture, juniper forests and a cool climate.
Airports in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's principal international airports are in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, with many regional airports serving domestic routes and pilgrimage t…
Railways in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's railways include the Riyadh–Dammam line, the North–South mineral railway and the Haramain High Speed Railway.