Fun Facts

~ Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the world without a river.

~ The tallest building in Saudi Arabia currently is the Makkah Clock Royal Tower which stands at 601 meters (1,972 feet). It's the worlds 2cd tallest building.

~ In August 2011, the Kingdom Tower was approved for construction. When it is completed in 2018, it will be the worlds tallest building and structure. It will rise to 1,000 meters (3,281 feet).

~ Saudi Arabia is birthplace of Islam and home to the holiest places; Mecca and Medina.

~ The Arabian Peninsula is the worlds largest peninsula. 

~ Riyadh's camel market is one of the largest markets in the world. ( on average they sell 100 camels a day).

~ In Saudi Arabia, it is illegal to practice and sort of sorcery or magic. If people or Saudi police catch you, you'll probably end up in pretty serious trouble.

~ 15 of the 19 accused hijackers of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 came from Saudi Arabia.

~ Saudi women cannot travel abroad without permission of their husbands. 

~ Non-muslims cannot be buried within Saudi Arabian borders.