- Estimated at 35 million (2021)
- Rapidly growing, due to high fertility rates and immigration
- Majority of the population is concentrated in urban areas, particularly along the coast
- Riyadh, Jeddah, and Mecca are the largest cities
Ethnic Groups:
- Arabs make up the vast majority of the population
- Minorities include Afro-Arabs, Asians, and Europeans
Languages:
- Arabic is the official language
- English is widely spoken in business and government
Religion:
- Islam is the official religion
- Sunni Muslims make up the majority
- Shia Muslims are a minority, primarily concentrated in the Eastern Province
Urbanization:
- Saudi Arabia is one of the most urbanized countries in the world, with over 80% of the population living in urban areas
- The largest cities are Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, and Dammam
Economic Activities:
- Oil production and refining are the main economic activities
- Other important sectors include construction, petrochemicals, and finance
Transportation:
- Saudi Arabia has a well-developed transportation system, including airports, highways, and railroads
- The country's flag carrier is Saudia Airlines
- The main ports are Jeddah and Dammam
Climate:
- The climate of Saudi Arabia is hot and dry, with long, hot summers and short, mild winters
- The average temperature in Riyadh in July is 35°C (95°F), while the average temperature in January is 13°C (55°F)
- The country receives very little rainfall, with most of it occurring in the winter months
