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Saudi Arabia is a Middle Eastern country that occupies most of the Arabian peninsula and has coastlines on the Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf and Red Sea. Neighbouring countries include Jordan to the northwest, Iraq and Kuwait to the northeast, Bahrain and Qatar to the east, the United Arab Emirates to the southeast, and Oman and Yemen to the south.

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Mecca
Mecca
Mecca or Makkah, located in western Saudi Arabia, is the holiest city in Islam. It is strictly forbidden for Non-Muslims to enter the city and this is strongly enforced. Mecca Travel Guide »
Riyadh
Riyadh
Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia, located slightly east of the center of the country in the heart of the Tuwaig escarpment. Riyadh Travel Guide »
Jeddah
Jeddah
Jeddah is on the Red Sea in western Saudi Arabia. It is the second largest city, with a population of approximately 3,400,000 … Jeddah Travel Guide »
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Nejd
Nejd
The Nejd, or Najd, is the central highland region of Saudi Arabia. Dominated by Riyadh, this is the ancestral home of the ruling … Nejd Travel Guide »
Hejaz
Hejaz
The Hejaz covers the central Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia. Home to both commercial hub Jeddah and the Islamic holy cities … Hejaz Travel Guide »
Eastern Province
The Eastern Province is the largest province in Saudi Arabia, covering the entire Gulf coast of the country as well as the Saudi parts of the vast Empty Quarter. Eastern Province Travel Guide »
Medina
Medina is a city in Saudi Arabia, to the north of Mecca. Medina Travel Guide »
Asir
Asir is the southwestern highlands of Saudi Arabia. Known for its temperate climate, this is where those who can escape the summer heat. Asir Travel Guide »
Madain Saleh
Madain Saleh is a large archaeological site in Saudi Arabia. Madain Saleh Travel Guide »
Dhahran
Dhahran
Dhahran is in Eastern Saudi Arabia. Dhahran Travel Guide »
Mina
Mina is the location of a temporary tented city used during the annual Islamic pilgrimage. It is located just east of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Mina Travel Guide »
North
The North of Saudi Arabia covers the little-visited provinces of Tabuk and Jawf. North Travel Guide »
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