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Saudi Arabia: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Saudi Arabia: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Population
- 37 million
- Area
- 2,149,690 km²
- Currency
- Saudi Riyal (ر.س)
#43 by population · #12 by area · #19 economy in the world · #176 by population density
Population and society
Population of sa, 1960–2025. From 2.4 million in 1960 to 37 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 16 per km² (rank 176 of 194)
- Urban population
- 84.6% (2025)
- Under 15
- 23.6% (2025)
- Over 65
- 3.1% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 2.31 (2024)
- Internet users
- 100% (highest in the world)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $1.3T (rank 19 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 3% (2025)
- Inflation
- 2% (2025)
- Forests
- 1.3% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 18.5 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Chant of the Saudi Nation
- Official name
- المملكة العربية السعودية
- Motto
- لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله (Arabic)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +966
- Internet domain
- .sa, .السعودية
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Demonym
- Saudi Arabian
Geography
- Continent
- Asia
- Neighbouring countries
- Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
- Highest point
- Jabal Sawda (3,133 m)
- Largest city
- Riyadh, the capital
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Absolute monarchy
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $34,537 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 79 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.9 (rank 37 of 193)
Provinces in figures
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Madinah (Medina Province) | Medina | 2,132,679 (2017) | 151,990 |
| Al-Baha | Al Bahah | 476,172 (2017) | 9,921 |
| Al-Jowf | Sakakah | 508,475 (2017) | 100,212 |
| Al-Qassim | Burayda | 961,428 (2014) | 58,046 |
| Asir | Abha | 2,211,875 (2017) | 81,000 |
| Eastern | Dammam | 4,105,780 (2010) | 672,522 |
| Ha'il (Ḥaʼil Province) | — | 467,338 (2014) | 103,887 |
| Jazan | Jizan | 1,567,547 (2017) | 13,457 |
| Makkah (Mecca Province) | Mecca | 5,117,422 (2011) | 153,148 |
| Najran | — | 392,638 (2014) | 119,000 |
| Northern Borders | Arar | 245,345 (2014) | 111,797 |
| Riyadh | — | 6,777,146 (2010) | 412,000 |
| Tabuk | — | 527,440 (2011) | 108,000 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Its flags over time
Saudi Arabia · 1932–1932
Saudi Arabia · 1932–1934
Saudi Arabia · 1934–1938
Saudi Arabia · 1938–1973- Saudi Arabia · 1973–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
Riyadh
How many people live in Saudi Arabia?
37 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Riyal
What is the official language of Saudi Arabia?
Arabic
What is the calling code of Saudi Arabia?
+966
Which countries border Saudi Arabia?
Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen
What is the highest point of Saudi Arabia?
Jabal Sawda (3,133 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.