The flag of Saudi Arabia has a green field, at the center of which is an Arabic inscription — the Shahada — in white above a white horizontal sabre with its tip pointed to the hoist side of the field.

Saudi Arabia

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

People: Saudi Arabian

🏛️CapitalRiyadh

💰CurrencySaudi riyal (ر.س)

🗣️LanguageArabic

📞Dialling Code+966

🌍RegionWestern Asia

👥Population35,300,280

Saudi Arabia is the world's largest oil exporter and home to Islam's two holiest cities, Mecca and Medina. Saudi Arabia is located in Western Asia and has a population of around 35.3 million. Its capital city is Riyadh, and the most widely spoken official language is Arabic.

Saudi Arabia — key facts at a glance

Official Name	Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Capital City	Riyadh
Continent	Asia
Region	Western Asia
Population	35,300,280
Area	2,149,690 km²
Currency	Saudi riyal (SAR) ر.س
Official Language	Arabic
Dialling Code	+966
Internet TLD	.sa
Timezone	UTC+03:00
Drives on the	Right side
Emergency Number	911
ISO Code	SA / SAU
Borders	Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen

Travelling to Saudi Arabia?

Driving side: Right

Emergency number: 911

Calling from abroad: +966 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about Saudi Arabia

What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?

The capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh.

What currency does Saudi Arabia use?

Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi riyal (SAR, symbol: ر.س).

What language do they speak in Saudi Arabia?

The official language of Saudi Arabia is Arabic.

What is the dialling code for Saudi Arabia?

The international dialling code for Saudi Arabia is +966.

What side of the road does Saudi Arabia drive on?

Saudi Arabia drives on the right-hand side of the road.

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Last updated: 13 July 2026