Saudi Arabia Nutz and Bolts
Country: Saudi Arabia
Where is it?: Saudi Arabia is in the Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, north of Yemen.
Why do people go here?: Most peope can’t get into Saudi Arabia, unless you’re a Muslim on a holy trip to Mecca. Otherwise, Saudi Arabia is one of the most closed destinations to travelers.
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Religion: Muslim 100%
Population: 25795938
Ethnic Breakdown: Arab 90%, Afro-Asian 10%
Government: Monarchy
Languages: Arabic
Major Cities: Riyadh, Mecca, Jiddah
Attractions: Jeddah, Mecca
Accomodation: None
Tourism Office locations and links: Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Authority
Off-the-Beaten-Path: Najran
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When to go: If you can actually get a visa for Saudi Arabia, go whenever you can.
Common Phrases: Yes: Away/Na’am, No: La, Thank You: Shukran, Hello: Ahlan, How are you: Izzayak? How much: Bi Kaam?, If God is willing, than it will happen: Inshaallah, Please: Min Fadilak, I don’t understand: Ana laa Afham
Specific Events/Holidays: Saudi Arabia’s holidays are Islamic so the dates of major holidays change from year-to-year. The two main holidays are Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
Getting Around: If you traveling around Saudia Arabia, then most likely you are in a government-sanctioned supervised event. There will be little, if any, chance to travel on your own.
Good to know: Saudia Arabia is one of the less accessible countries in the world for tourism. Most people who come to Saudia Arabia work for a foreign company, or they are part of a tour group.
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