1. Saudi Arabia By Jake Wire and Shannon Richardson

2. Saudi Arabian Land 95% desert Mountains run parallel to the Red Sea The country is also wealthy with oil.

3. Natural Resources Saudi Arabia has 25% of the world’s proven oil reserves. Gold mining is also large in Saudi Arabia and began over 5,000 years ago

4. Climate and Vegetation Summer’s can reach up to 113 degrees fahrenheit and can reach temperatures below freezing at night.

5. Government Monarchy based on Islam until 1992 when it changed to a royal family. Headed by the King who also the commander in chief of the military. King has a cabinet of 22 members Former allies to the U.S.

6. History and Current Events It is the birth place of Islam In 1990 they joined the coalition that opposed Iraq’s annexation of Kuwait

7. Economy Largest exporter in the world Income relies heavily on oil Export surplus more than 100% Strong Production of natural gas as well

8. Culture Arabic is the official language Major religion is Muslim Dress conservatively

9. Places to Visit Royal Capital Riyadh The Najd, a stony plateau in the center of Saudi Arabia Hasa, kingdom mostly inhabited by the Shia minority of the area

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