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Visiting Saudi Arabia

Q: Saudi Arabia has no rivers or permanent natural lakes and is the largest country in the world without any?

Yes. Saudi Arabia has no rivers or permanent natural lakes and is the largest country in the world without any.

Q: Madain Saleh (Hegra), Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, features over 100 well-preserved Nabataean tombs similar to Petra in Jordan?

Yes. Madain Saleh (Hegra), Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, features over 100 well-preserved Nabataean tombs similar to Petra in Jordan.

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Capital

Riyadh

Population

36.4M

Currency

Saudi Riyal (SAR)

Best Time to Visit

October–March

Travel Statistics

#17

World Tourism Rank

1.44%

of World Land Area

UNESCO Sites

Neighboring Countries

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Recommended: October–March

Fun Facts

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Saudi Arabia has no rivers or permanent natural lakes and is the largest country in the world without any.

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Madain Saleh (Hegra), Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, features over 100 well-preserved Nabataean tombs similar to Petra in Jordan.

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Ancient Nabataean tombs and ultra-modern cities in the Arabian desert.

- A traveler on visiting Saudi Arabia

About Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has rapidly opened to tourism, revealing archaeological treasures, dramatic desert landscapes, and ambitious futuristic developments. The Nabataean tombs of AlUla, the coral reefs of the Red Sea, and the holy cities of Mecca and Medina represent just a fraction of what this vast kingdom offers. Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is transforming the country into a major tourism destination with world-class entertainment, hospitality, and cultural projects.