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Saudi Arabia quiz
Saudi Arabia is in 8 quizzes: the Asia map, 4 Explorer photos, capital, 2 numbers, 4 trivia questions, outline and flag. Riyadh is the capital.
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8 questions about Saudi Arabia only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Saudi Arabia at a glance
| Capital | Riyadh |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, north of Yemen |
| Population | 37 million (2024 estimate), 42nd of 196 |
| Area | 2,149,690 km², 12th of 196 |
| People per km² | 17 |
| Land borders | Yemen (1,307 km), Iraq (811 km), Jordan (731 km), Oman (658 km), United Arab Emirates (457 km), Kuwait (221 km), Qatar (87 km) |
| Coastline | 2,640 km |
| Highest point | As Sarawat range,, 3,000 m |
| Official language | Arabic |
| Currency | Saudi riyal |
| Flag colours | green and white |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +966 |
| Largest cities | Riyadh (7.7 million), Jeddah (4.9 million), Mecca (2.2 million), Medina (1.6 million) |
| Terrain | Mostly sandy desert |
| Climate | Harsh, dry desert with great temperature extremes |
| Where the name comes from | Named after the ruling dynasty of the country, the House of Saud; the name Arabia can be traced back at least as far as the ancient Romans, who referred to the peninsula as "Arabia Felix" (Arabia the Fortunate) |
| In our quizzes | 8 packs |
Of 7 land neighbours, Yemen shares the longest border with Saudi Arabia (1,307 km) and Qatar the shortest (87 km); there are also 2,640 km of coast. By area Saudi Arabia is 12th of 196 countries, just behind the DR Congo and ahead of Mexico.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
4 in Explorer
Considered the first mosque in Islam, founded by Muhammad on arriving in Medina.
Photo: Kaliper1 / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The mountain by Medina where the famous battle of 625 was fought.
Photo: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
A crescent of red sand dunes linking Arabia's two great deserts.
Photo: Richard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The mosque where Muhammad is said to have turned the direction of prayer towards Mecca.
Photo: Aiman titi / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
8| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country's capital is Riyadh? | Saudi Arabia |
| The city of Riyadh is the capital of the largest country in the Middle East by area. Which country? | Saudi Arabia |
| What is the capital of Saudi Arabia? | Riyadh |
| What currency does Saudi Arabia use? | Riyal |
| Which is the largest country with no permanent river? | Saudi Arabia |
| Which sea separates Saudi Arabia from Africa? | Red Sea |
| What is the population of Saudi Arabia? (millions) | 36 million |
| What is the area of Saudi Arabia? (in thousand km²) | 2,150 thousand km² |
Where Saudi Arabia trips people up
Saudi Arabia is shown with Iraq, Syria and Yemen for the flag. Saudi Arabia's shape is shown beside Iran, Iraq and Yemen. Iraq and Yemen are on both lists. The capital question, Riyadh, offers the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar as alternatives.
One trivia question is “What currency does Saudi Arabia use?” (Riyal). Then: “Which is the largest country with no permanent river?” (Saudi Arabia). Saudi Arabia in numbers: a population of 36 million and an area of 2,150 thousand square kilometres. Explorer pins 4 photos in Saudi Arabia; Mount Uhud and ad-Dahna Desert are marked hard.
Every Saudi Arabia question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
Which continent is Saudi Arabia in?
Saudi Arabia is in Asia.
What is the population of Saudi Arabia?
About 37 million (2024 estimate).
Which countries border Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia borders Yemen, Iraq, Jordan, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar.
What is the highest point in Saudi Arabia?
As Sarawat range,, at 3,000 m.
What is the official language of Saudi Arabia?
Arabic.