Jaw-Dropping Facts & Photos From Saudi Arabia

Published on 09/20/2018
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Its Neighbors

There are other Arab countries that surround Saudi Arabia. They are: Yemen in the south, Oman in the southeast, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain to the east, Kuwait to the northeast, and Iraq and Jordan in the north.

Its Neighbors

Its Neighbors

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Two Calendars

Up until the year 2016, the citizens of the Saudi kingdom had been using only one calendar – the Lunar Islamic Calendar. However, they now follow the Gregorian calendar as well. They use it primarily for civil purposes.

Two Calendars

Two Calendars

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