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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 ______
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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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