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Posted 23 Apr 2025

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Saudi Arabia (Capital: Riyadh)

  • The Indian PM visited Saudi Arabia and co-chaired the 2nd meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC).

Political Features

  • It is an absolute Monarchy located in the Middle East.
  • Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula, occupying nearly four-fifths of its total area.
  • Bordering states: Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAE, Yemen; Maritime (Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba)
  • Home to Islam's 2 holiest shrines in Mecca and Medina.

Geographical Features

  • It is the largest country in the world without a river.
  • Climate: Harsh, dry desert with temperature extremes.
  • Natural resources: Oil, natural gas, iron ore etc.
  • Tags :
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Arabian Peninsula
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