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    Posted 23 Apr 2025

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    Saudi Arabia (Capital: Riyadh)

    • The Indian PM visited Saudi Arabia and co-chaired the 2nd meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC).

    Political Features

    • It is an absolute Monarchy located in the Middle East.
    • Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula, occupying nearly four-fifths of its total area.
    • Bordering states: Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAE, Yemen; Maritime (Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba)
    • Home to Islam's 2 holiest shrines in Mecca and Medina.

    Geographical Features

    • It is the largest country in the world without a river.
    • Climate: Harsh, dry desert with temperature extremes.
    • Natural resources: Oil, natural gas, iron ore etc.
    • Tags :
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Arabian Peninsula
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