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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.
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In the past, Hail was called the ______ valley.
In the past, Hail was called the ______ valley.
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Hail is located near the edge of Al-Nawfud ______.
Hail is located near the edge of Al-Nawfud ______.
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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.
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The population of Hail is approximately ______ people.
The population of Hail is approximately ______ people.
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Ta'if is located in the ______ Province of Saudi Arabia.
Ta'if is located in the ______ Province of Saudi Arabia.
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The population of Ta'if was 521,273 according to the ______ census.
The population of Ta'if was 521,273 according to the ______ census.
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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.
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Dammam is the capital of the ______ Province in Saudi Arabia.
Dammam is the capital of the ______ Province in Saudi Arabia.
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Dammam Port is one of the largest ports on the ______ Gulf.
Dammam Port is one of the largest ports on the ______ Gulf.
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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 ______.
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Ta'if is known for its production of grapes and ______.
Ta'if is known for its production of grapes and ______.
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The population of Dammam is around ______ million, including surrounding cities.
The population of Dammam is around ______ million, including surrounding cities.
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Study Notes
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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Explore the diverse landscapes and agricultural wealth of the Jizan and Hail regions of Saudi Arabia. Learn about the fertile plains, forests, mountains, and key agricultural products that define these areas. Gain insights into the historical significance and ecological features of these unique regions.
