Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a state in Arabia (Middle East) that has existed since 1932 CE. Its people spoke Arabic languages (Arabic-speaking states).
Absolute monarchy of the Al Saud and guardian of Islam's holiest cities. Oil, found in 1938, made it the world's leading exporter, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has driven social and economic change since 2017.
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Facts
- Dates
- 1932 CE to the present
- Duration
- 93 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Arabia, Middle East
- Language family
- Arabic
- Capital
- Riyadh
Came from
Events in Middle East during its time
- Founding of Israel and the Nakba
- Iranian Revolution
- Gulf War
- US-led invasion of Iraq
- Arab Spring reaches Syria
- Fall of the Assad regime
Neighbours in Middle East
- Republic of Turkey
- Syria
- Israel
- Soviet Transcaucasia
- Republic of Iraq
- Pahlavi Iran
- Islamic Republic of Iran
- Mandatory Palestine
- French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon
- Sheikhdom of Kuwait
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Dutch East Indies
- Commonwealth of Australia
- British Raj
- Indonesia
- Empire of Japan
Questions
When did Saudi Arabia exist?
1932 CE to the present, about 93 years.
Where was Saudi Arabia?
Arabia, in Middle East. Its capital was Riyadh.
What language did Saudi Arabia speak?
Arabic. This family includes Arabic-speaking states.
What came before Saudi Arabia?
Emirate and Sultanate of Nejd and Kingdom of Hejaz.