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SAUDI ARABIA lies at the crossroads of three continents:
SAUDI ARABIA lies at the crossroads of three continents:
Europe, Asia, and Africa
Animals include the ibex, wildcats, baboons, wolves, and ______ in the highlands.
Animals include the ibex, wildcats, baboons, wolves, and ______ in the highlands.
hyenas
The kingdom occupies eighty percent of the Arabian Peninsula. The size of the country is estimated with 2 million square kilometers. It is roughly onethird the size of the continental United States, and the same size as all of ______
The kingdom occupies eighty percent of the Arabian Peninsula. The size of the country is estimated with 2 million square kilometers. It is roughly onethird the size of the continental United States, and the same size as all of ______
Western Europe
The coastal area of the Red Sea, especially the coral reefs, have a rich marine ______.
The coastal area of the Red Sea, especially the coral reefs, have a rich marine ______.
The climate is dry and hot. Dry desert with great extremes of temperature and the terrain is mostly uninhabited, sandy ______.
The climate is dry and hot. Dry desert with great extremes of temperature and the terrain is mostly uninhabited, sandy ______.
Culture of Saudi Arabia is defined by its ______ heritage
Culture of Saudi Arabia is defined by its ______ heritage
Saudis learn about Islamic teachings and Arab customs at an early age from their ______ and in schools
Saudis learn about Islamic teachings and Arab customs at an early age from their ______ and in schools
The holy month of Ramadan culminates with the ______ holiday
The holy month of Ramadan culminates with the ______ holiday
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from ______ to dusk
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from ______ to dusk
If you are invited to a Saudi's house, always bring something small as a thank you, such as dates, cakes, and ______
If you are invited to a Saudi's house, always bring something small as a thank you, such as dates, cakes, and ______
Flashcards
Saudi Arabia's location
Saudi Arabia's location
Saudi Arabia is located where these three continents meet.
Highland animals
Highland animals
These animals, including ibex and wildcats, are found in the Saudi highlands.
Saudi Arabia size
Saudi Arabia size
The Saudi Arabian kingdom covers 80% of the Arabian Peninsula, making it about the same size as this region.
Red Sea fauna
Red Sea fauna
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Saudi climate
Saudi climate
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Cultural Influence
Cultural Influence
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Islamic Teachings
Islamic Teachings
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End of Ramadan
End of Ramadan
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Ramadan Fasting
Ramadan Fasting
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Visiting gifts
Visiting gifts
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Study Notes
Geography of Saudi Arabia
- Located at the crossroads of three continents
- Occupies 80% of the Arabian Peninsula
- Covers an area of approximately 2 million square kilometers
- Roughly one-third the size of the continental United States, and the same size as all of Western Europe
Wildlife in Saudi Arabia
- Ibex, wildcats, baboons, wolves, and other animals inhabit the highlands
Climate and Terrain
- Dry and hot climate with great extremes of temperature
- Terrain is mostly uninhabited, sandy desert
Culture and Customs
- Defined by Islamic heritage
- Saudis learn about Islamic teachings and Arab customs from an early age
- Learn from family and in schools
Ramadan and Eid
- Holy month of Ramadan culminates with the Eid holiday
- During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk
Saudi Etiquette
- When invited to a Saudi's house, bring a small gift, such as dates, cakes, and chocolates, as a thank you
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