Saudi Arabia comprises most of the Arabian peninsula, bordering both the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea. Saudi Arabia is south of Jordan, Iraq and Kuwait and north of Yemen. The country is roughly 1/5 the size of the United States and is the largest country in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia also accounts for a high percentage of the population and GDP of the Gulf countries. Overviews of key social, cultural, economic, environmental and political details on Saudi Arabia are available at the following links.
Saudi Arabia is one of the driest countries on earth, with very little rainfall. As a result, water resources in Saudi Arabia are fairly limited, with no perennial rivers, limited surface water bodies, and a heavy reliance on groundwater and desalination to meet water demand for domestic, agricultural, and industrial needs. While Saudi Arabia doesn’t have perennial rivers, the country does have numerous wadis, riverbeds that have intermittent streams. Water scarcity amidst a growing population and urbanization is a significant challenge in Saudi Arabia, and the country is making strides to more effectively manage this scarce resource within its borders.
Overviews of key social, cultural, economic, environmental and political details on Saudi Arabia are available at the following links.
Saudi Arabian regions have great diversity.