Pd 2 11/23/09

 Saudi Arabia is a country located in the middle east.  Saudi Arabia is mainly know for its good manners and its respect.  To hold a door for a woman in Saudi Arabia is bad because it puts the man in position to toggle her.

The writing is the declaration of faith and the sword symbolizes justice

 Saudi Arabia is desertification.  Lacks permanent bodies of water.  House hold environments in Saudi Arabia are general.  There are many carpets in an average household.

 For men, he should be covered from navel to knee. Short sleeved shirts are acceptable but not shorts.  Woman must cover everything except for the face. She is aloud to wear whatever she wants as long as she wears and abaya over top.

 Giving a gift to someone is only acceptable when it is given to the most intimate of fiends.  For a Saudi to receive a gift from a lesser acquaintance is considered embarrassing in which is offensive.  The best gift would be a handmade carpet.

 The host will start with a platitude like how are you.  If other guests are present before you, he will tell you the topic and welcome you to join.  Argue is appropriate but never to quarrel.  Politics and religion are popular topics.

 The king of Saudi Arabia is abdullah, who is also the prime minister.  Along him are the governments 23 ministers.  Although the royal family is strong and holding up, there are a lot of forces fighting against him.

 Saudi society will be based on the principle of adherence to God's command.  Public money is sacrosanct.  Economic and social development is to be achieved according to a just and scientific plan.  Government in Saudi Arabia derives power from the Holy Koran.

 Forbidden items include alcohol, narcotics, weapons, ammunition, pork and pornography.  Prescription drugs must be documented.  Only persons of the Islamic faith are allowed entry.