Welcome to Saudi Arabia, a land of golden deserts, ancient history, and modern ambitions. Explore the fascinating facts and figures of this Middle Eastern country – from its rich cultural heritage and diverse population to its ambitious plans for the future. Join us on a journey of discovery and discover the unique mix of old and new that makes Saudi Arabia a land of contrasts, surprises, and unforgettable experiences.
1-5 Shocking Facts About Saudi Arabia
1. Did you know that Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the world without a river? No wonder they are so good at conserving water.
2. Saudi Arabia is home to the world’s largest airport: King Khalid Airport. This massive airport covers 192,000 acres of land with a surface area of around 300 square miles!
3. Movie theaters have been banned in Saudi Arabia since the 1980s.
4. If you’re an atheist in Saudi Arabia, beware! The government considers you a terrorist and has a death penalty waiting for you.
5. Saudi Arabia and Bahrain tried to host the Olympics together, with men’s events in Saudi Arabia and women’s events in Bahrain. But the International Olympic Committee said, “Sorry, no can do,” because women aren’t allowed to play sports in Saudi Arabia. It’s like they’re stuck in the Middle Ages while the rest of the world is already in the 21st century.
6-10 Fun Facts About Saudi Arabia
6. Once upon a time, the Queen of England gave the Saudi Arabia King a driving lesson, which was more terrifying than a rollercoaster ride. Since, in Saudi Arabia, women aren’t allowed to drive, the King was as terrified.
7. Venezuela has more oil reserves than Saudi Arabia. However, Venezuela produces less than a fourth of what Saudi.
8. Here’s a funny story: Saudi Arabia accidentally printed thousands of textbooks featuring an image of Yoda sitting next to King Faisal while he signed the 1945 UN charter. Oops!
9. In Saudi Arabia, they’re building the Jeddah Tower, which will be the world’s tallest building, even taller than the Burj Khalifa. It’s like they’re saying, “We may not have rivers, but we sure know how to reach for the sky.”
10. Anthony Gignac, a con artist who managed to defraud funds of $8.1 million over several years by posing as a member of the Saudi royalty, was only caught after the supposed Muslim prince ordered pork at a restaurant.
11-15 Interesting Facts About Saudi Arabia
11. The founder of modern Saudi Arabia, Ibn Saud, had a whopping 45 sons and almost 100 children. With that many kids, I hope he had a good health insurance plan.
12. Who knew a Pokémon game could be so controversial? The Pokémon Trading Card Game for the Gameboy Color is banned in Saudi Arabia because it’s believed to promote Zionism. Guys, It looks like Pikachu might have some political affiliations we didn’t know about!
13. In 1979, the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia was taken over by Muslim terrorists. The Saudi government called a French counter-terrorism unit for help, but there was a catch. Since non-Muslims are not allowed in Mecca, the French soldiers had to convert to Islam before they were allowed to liberate the mosque.
14. Saudi Arabia is the birthplace of Islam and home to the religion’s holiest shrines, Mecca and Medina. It’s where Muslims go to perform Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam. Approximately two million people make the trip annually, making it one of the largest religious pilgrimages in the world.
15. Being too handsome can be a real problem in Saudi Arabia. A UAE delegate was once deported from the country because authorities feared he was too good-looking and might corrupt impressionable women at the annual Janadriyah Festival.
16-20 Surprising Facts About Saudi Arabia
16. 95% of the country is a desert or semi-desert.
17. However, the country imports sand from Australia. Can you believe it? Even with all that sand around, the Saudis have to import it because the local sand is not suitable for activities like construction and glass making.
18. Here’s a fun fact: witchcraft is such a serious crime in Saudi Arabia that the country has banned Harry Potter books.
19. 80% of the Saudi Arabian labor force are non-nationals.
20. Two-thirds of Saudi Arabia’s population is under 35 years old.
That’s it for this post guys, I hope you had fun while reading 20 Interesting Saudi Arabia Facts For Kids.
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