Saudi Arabia.(tourism information)(Statistical Data Included) From: Country Reports | Date: September 22, 2002| Author: Millington, Kevin | COPYRIGHT 2002 Central European Business Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Capital: Riyadh

Population: 22.8 million

Climate: Harsh, dry desert with great extremes of temperature; humid coastal areas; cooler in the mountainous southwest

Language: Arabic

Total Area: 2 million square kilometres

Ethnic Groups: Arab 90%, Bedouins, Najdis

Religion: Islam (100%)

Currency: Saudi Riyal (SAR)

Total Arrivals: 6.3 million (in 2000)

Total Receipts: SAR12.8bn or [pound...

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