Saudi Arabia
country · Saudi Arabia
Overview
Saudi Arabia is a country in Asia, with its capital at Riyadh.
Key facts
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Currency | SAR |
About the country
Saudi Arabia is a country in Asia.
The capital city is Riyadh.
Practical information
The currency is the SAR (Rial).
The main language spoken is Arabic.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Saudi Arabia by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Saudi Arabia
Among the places worth a look in Saudi Arabia are Riyadh, Dammam, Najrān, Abha, Tabuk, Buraydah, Jizan, Makkah, Madinah and Ha'il — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Saudi Arabia usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Where to stay in Saudi Arabia
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Getting around Saudi Arabia
Before booking: The US State Department and the Government of Canada currently advise against non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia. Proceed only under your own judgement and check the official advice above.
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.