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Saudi Arabia, the largest country on the Arabian Peninsula, attracts a large number of pilgrims every year from different parts of the world. When traveling to Saudi Arabia you can see this rich country with latest technological development. The conservative tradition of the country kept it under concealment for a long time. Saudi Arabia has therefore remained mostly a mysterious and unseen country. During the past few years tourism in Saudi Arabia has developed to a considerable extent allowing the tourists to explore the hidden treasures of this spectacular country of Middle East. Make a travel to Saudi Arabia and know about the customs and traditions of this country, which date back to the days of the Prophet Muhammad in seventh-century or even earlier. Saudi Arabia by area is the largest country in the Middle East. The 95% of the country is covered with desert and houses the biggest mass of sand on earth. Saudi Arabia is a rich country with plenty of oil reserves. Saudi Arabia can boast of being the largest producer and exporter of oil in the world and earns a great profit form its oil industry. A large portion of the profit earned by the country is used in improving the lives of the people of Saudi Arabia as well as in improving the infrastructure of the country. Saudi Arabia suffers from lack of rain and fresh water and to overcome this problem the country has constructed the world's largest desalination plant on the shores of the Persian Gulf. Saudi Arabia is the leading exporter of petroleum. Approximately 75% of the government revenues of the country is earned through oil export.
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Saudi Arabia is a Muslim country and the home to the two most holy cities for the Muslims. Medina and Mecca, the holiest cities of Islam are located in Saudi Arabia. Every year millions of people make a travel to Saudi Arabia who takes part in the Hajj pilgrimage. Mecca is the birthplace of the prophet Mohammed and all able-bodied Muslims make a journey to Mecca, at least once in their lifetime. Saudi Arabia is therefore called, "The Land of The Two Holy Mosques". The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was founded by Abdul-Aziz bin Saud. The major attractions of Saudi Arabia include,
the royal capital city of Riyahd and the central desert region.
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For the non-Muslim travelers, the holy cities of Jedda and Mecca remain closed. A travel to Saudi Arabia can unveil the fascinating treasures of Saudi Arabia to you.
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