Saudi Arabia Amin Mohamed

SAUDI ARABIA

BIOGRAPHY Saudi Arabia officially known as

the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest Arab state in Western Asia  by land area constituting the bulk of the land the second-largest in the Arab world It is bordered by Jordan  and Iraq to the north, Kuwait to the northeast, Qatar. Saudi Arabia is the birthplace of Islam and the kingdom is sometimes called "the Land of the Two Holy Mosques". The population is 28.08 million. s the flag used by the government of Saudi Arabia . It is a green flag featuring in white an Arabic inscription and a sword The inscription is the Islamic creed, or shahada.

ARTS

The Art Movement in Saudi Arabia started in the mid 60's by a group of School Art Teachers and lasted till mid 80's.

In 1972 Mohammed Said Farsi became the mayor of the coastal city of Jeddah, making the city one of the largest open-air art galleries in the world.

, is generally associated with poetry and is sung collectively. Instruments include the rabābah, an instrument not unlike a three-string. For a thousand years, artistic expression usually perpetuated ancient forms. With the advent of the petroleum industry came exposure to outside influences, such as Western housing styles, furnishings, and clothes, and, at the same time, local craftsmen found themselves in competition with imported goods.

ARCHITECTURE

The famous building in Saudi Arabia is the home of Allah kaba . also known as the Sacred House, is a cuboids building in Mecca  Saudi Arabia. It is one of the most sacred sites in Islam.

FASHION

Women wear the Thobe, a loose, long-sleeved, ankle-length garment. They also wear the Boshiya, a black veil, light in weight, worn across the lower part of the face and the Surwal, which are cotton or silk trousers worn by women under the Thobe.

FOOD Arabian cuisine is strong flavored and

spicy. If you like rich combinations of food, you will definitely like the food in Saudi Arabia. Most dishes contain meat, rice, wheat, vegetables and spices that give these recipes a special flavor. The most traditional drinks in Saudi Arabia  are coffee and tea, which are also the most commonly offered drinks to guests. Coffee comes in numerous styles, but Arabian coffee and Turkish coffee are the most popular. Juices, milk, and soft drinks are also readily available .In the country. As a Muslim country, Saudi Arabia  has no alcohol available and it is illegal to consume or transport alcohol .

LANGUAGE ………

Native language in Saudi Arabia is Arabic.

VACATION SPOT Saudi Arabia is full of wonders to visit. You can enjoy a

wide range of activities in the different regions of the kingdom and have the best vacations of your life. You can travel to the desert to live the extraordinary adventure that is traditional nomadic life among the Bedouin.

You can go to the red sea coast to explore the under water world with scuba diving expeditions, snorkeling trips, boat rides and jet-ski tours. Relax in the silver sand beaches and tan under the Saudi Arabia sun.

You can discover the amazing heritage of a rich culture strolling in the cities. The strong tradition kept the cities full of typical architecture and picturesque buildings.

SPORTS

Both traditional and modern sports are popular in Saudi Arabia. The people of the Arabian Peninsula have enjoyed sports for thousands of years, including horse and camel racing, falconry and hunting with hounds. Today, modern sports are also popular – especially soccer.

TRAVEL TIPS

Where is the US embassy located?Its located in Riyadh,. What currency does your destination use?It is Saudi riyal. What is the climate and seasonal patterns?The climate of Saudi Arabia  is marked by high

temperatures during the day and low temperatures at night.

When would be the best time to visit your destination?The best time to visit is between November and February

when the climate is mild with an average temperature of 23°C in Jeddah and 14°C in Riyadh.