Basic Information About Saudi Arabia:

Population: The population of Saudi Arabia is 32,433,548.

GDP:  $ 1.6 trillion (2016)

Climate:  The peak winter in Saudi Arabia falls during the months of December and January while peak summer hits during June and July. From May to September, daytime temperature reaches 45°C or higher throughout the country except Taif, Al Baha and Asir areas where slightly cooler temperature prevails. 

People:  Saudi citizens are 90% Arab and 10% Afro-Asian.

Religion:  Sunni Islam is the state religion of Islam. Sunnis comprise the vast majority of Muslims in Saudi Arabia, while Shiite Muslims make up a minority.

Capital:  The capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh.

Language:  Arabic is the official language of Saudi Arabia, but English is widely spoken.

Currency:  The Saudi Arabian Riyal is the currency of Saudi Arabia.

Time Zone: UTC+03:00