Saudi Arabia (officially Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) is an independent country located in Western Asia, Asia. With a population of 35,300,280 people, it ranks #42 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 2,149,690 km² (#14 globally), with a population density of 16 people per km². The capital city is Riyadh. The official language is Arabic.
Key Facts
Population
35,300,280
#42 world ranking
Area
2,149,690 km²
#14 world ranking
Population Density
16/km²
Capital
Riyadh
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+03:00
Continent
Asia
Bordering Countries
7
neighboring countries
Languages
- Arabic— see all countries
Currency
- Saudi riyal (ر.س)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (7)
Iraq
Yemen
Jordan
United Arab Emirates
Oman
Kuwait
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
The capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh.
What is the population of Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has a population of 35,300,280 people, ranking #42 in the world by population.
How big is Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia covers an area of 2,149,690 km², ranking #14 in the world by area. The population density is 16 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Saudi Arabia?
The official languages of Saudi Arabia are: Arabic.
What is the currency of Saudi Arabia?
The currency of Saudi Arabia is Saudi riyal (ر.س).
What countries border Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia shares borders with 7 countries: Iraq, Yemen, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar.