Saudi Arabia | History, Map, Flag, Capital, Population, Facts
3 days agoSaudi Arabia, arid, sparsely populated kingdom of the Middle East. Extending across most of the northern and central Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia is a young country that is heir to a rich history. In its western highlands, along the Red Sea, lies the Hejaz, which is the cradle of Islam and the site of that religion''s holiest cities, Mecca and Medina.