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Saudi Arabia: capital, population, borders and facts
Saudi Arabia is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Riyadh. Roughly 34 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Saudi Arabia shares a land border with 7 countries: Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. Its coast touches the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. The national flag uses green and white.
| Capital city | Riyadh |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population (approx.) | 34 million |
| Land neighbours | 7: Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen |
| Seas and oceans | Red Sea, Persian Gulf |
| Flag colours | green, white |
Outline of Saudi Arabia
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 roughly 34 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia borders Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
Is Saudi Arabia landlocked?
No, Saudi Arabia is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, traffic drives on the right, plug type G and emergency number 911. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Saudi Arabia travel basics page.
Put what you know about Saudi Arabia to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Saudi Arabia flag uses green and white. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Saudi Arabia has 7 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 34 million people, Saudi Arabia is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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