Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaThe capital city, population about 7 million and expanding into the surrounding desert at a rapid pace. Has extravagantly fanciful buildings, malls, and towers. The social life for Westerners is enriched by events at the foreign embassies in the city. After people acclimatize to the heat, they play sports: golf, tennis, hockey, soccer, sand-board. Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia, population of approximately 37 million (2024 est.; approx 70% Saudis, 30% expatriates), with mountains and the Red Sea on the west coast, the Arabian Gulf on the east coast, and the Empty Quarter in the middle. Mecca and Medina, the two most holy cities in Islam, are located north of Jeddah. The country's majority religion is Sunni Islam. Common recreational activities pursued by Westerners: desert camping, swimming and diving in the Red Sea, running, tennis, hiking in the mountains. more Jobs |
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