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How many administrative territorial entities was Saudi Arabia initially divided into after its unification?
How many administrative territorial entities was Saudi Arabia initially divided into after its unification?
What was the name of the royal order issued by King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1992?
What was the name of the royal order issued by King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1992?
How many emirates were created as a result of the Regions' System?
How many emirates were created as a result of the Regions' System?
What year were members first appointed to the provincial councils?
What year were members first appointed to the provincial councils?
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What type of elections were held in Saudi Arabia in 2005?
What type of elections were held in Saudi Arabia in 2005?
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Study Notes
Administrative Divisions of Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Arabia was initially divided into 13 administrative territorial entities after its unification.
Royal Order and Regions' System
- In 1992, King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued the royal order known as the "Province System" (or "Regions' System").
Creation of Emirates
- The Regions' System resulted in the creation of 13 emirates.
Provincial Councils Establishment
- Members were first appointed to the provincial councils in 2005.
Elections in Saudi Arabia
- In 2005, the first municipal elections were held in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step toward local governance.
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Test your knowledge on the administrative divisions of Saudi Arabia, including the historical provinces and the modern regions system established by King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Learn about the seven initial provinces and the subsequent division into 13 emirates or regions.
