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Jizan lies on the ______, in the south-west of the Kingdom.
Jizan lies on the ______, in the south-west of the Kingdom.
Red Sea
The highest peak in Jizan is the ______ Mountain which rises 11,000 feet.
The highest peak in Jizan is the ______ Mountain which rises 11,000 feet.
Fifa
Jizan is remarkable for both the quality and variety of its agricultural ______.
Jizan is remarkable for both the quality and variety of its agricultural ______.
produce
Hail is located in the northern ______ of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Hail is located in the northern ______ of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In the past, Hail was called the ______ valley.
In the past, Hail was called the ______ valley.
Hail is located near the edge of Al-Nawfud ______.
Hail is located near the edge of Al-Nawfud ______.
Hatim Al-Ta`e was a member of the ______ tribe known for generosity.
Hatim Al-Ta`e was a member of the ______ tribe known for generosity.
The population of Hail is approximately ______ people.
The population of Hail is approximately ______ people.
Ta'if is located in the ______ Province of Saudi Arabia.
Ta'if is located in the ______ Province of Saudi Arabia.
The population of Ta'if was 521,273 according to the ______ census.
The population of Ta'if was 521,273 according to the ______ census.
During summer, the Saudi Government moves from the heat of ______ to Ta'if.
During summer, the Saudi Government moves from the heat of ______ to Ta'if.
Dammam is the capital of the ______ Province in Saudi Arabia.
Dammam is the capital of the ______ Province in Saudi Arabia.
Dammam Port is one of the largest ports on the ______ Gulf.
Dammam Port is one of the largest ports on the ______ Gulf.
The headquarters for Saudi Aramco, the largest oil company in the world, is located in ______.
The headquarters for Saudi Aramco, the largest oil company in the world, is located in ______.
Ta'if is known for its production of grapes and ______.
Ta'if is known for its production of grapes and ______.
The population of Dammam is around ______ million, including surrounding cities.
The population of Dammam is around ______ million, including surrounding cities.
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About Jizan
- Jizan is a city located in the southwest of Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea coast
- Known in ancient times as Almikhlaf Alsulimani
- Has fertile plains, forests, and mountains
- The plains are formed by alluvial deposits from rivers and floods
- The forest region (Alhazoun district) experiences flooding and has rich pasture
- The mountain region is part of the Alsarawat range, which forms the backbone of the Arabian Peninsula
- The highest peak in Jizan is Fifa Mountain, rising 11,000 feet
Jizan Agriculture
- Jizan is one of Saudi Arabia's richest agricultural regions
- Known for the quality and variety of its agricultural produce
- Key products include coffee beans, grain crops (barley, millet, wheat), and fruits (apples, bananas, grapes, lemons, mangoes, oranges, papayas, plums, and tamarinds)
- The region extends for almost 300 km along the Red Sea coast
- Includes about 84 islands
About Hail
- Hail is the capital city of the Hail region in northern-west Saudi Arabia
- Covers an area of about 118,232 square kilometers
- Has a population of approximately 800,000 people
- Located at an elevation of 915 meters above sea level
- Located near the edge of the Al-Nawfud desert, 35 km away
- Known for its beautiful scenery, with mountains to the east and west, golden sand to the north, and vast land to the south
- Historians believe Hail existed before the birth of Jesus
- Contains ruins from the Thamudi, Nabaty, and Habashy civilizations
- Home to the Tai tribe, one of the most famous tribes in the region
- Known for its friendly and generous people
About Ta'if
- Located in the Makkah Province of Saudi Arabia
- Situated on the slopes of the Al-Sarawat mountains at an elevation of 1700 meters
- Has a population of 521,273 (2004 census)
- The Saudi government resides in Ta'if during the summer months due to its cooler climate
- An agricultural center known for its grapes and honey production
- Dominated by the Thaqif tribe in the 6th century
- Located 90 km southeast of Makkah
- Its climate and agricultural produce earned it the title "the Garden of the Hijaz"
- Both Ta'if and Makkah were pilgrimage resorts, with Ta'if being considered more pleasant
- Had close trade relations with Makkah
- Its inhabitants engaged in agriculture, fruit-growing, and trade
Dammam
- The capital of the Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia
- Largest city in the Eastern Province
- Home to the Dammam Port, one of the largest on the Arabian Gulf
- Served by King Fahd International Airport, located 20 km to the west
- Located on the tip of land extending into the Arabian Gulf
- Has a population of approximately 1.2 million (including Khobar, Qatif, and Dhahran)
- Surrounded by other cities:
- Khobar, a modern economic hub
- Dhahran, headquarters of Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company
- Qatif, a fishing and agricultural town
- A center for petroleum and natural gas
- Also serves as the center of commerce in the eastern parts of the kingdom
- Has some agriculture focused on livestock and dairy products
- Well-connected to other urban centers in Saudi Arabia via highways
- Connected to Bahrain by a causeway
- The terminus of the railroad to Riyadh
- Shares the King Fahd International Airport with other cities in the region
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