National Symbols of Saudi Arabia
Last updated on April 17th, 2024 by Editorial Staff
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By Abdou | Updated on April 17, 2024
Reviewed by Rittika
Saudi Arabia or the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a country located in Western Asia covering the vast majority of the Arabian Peninsula. Riyadh, the capital, is the main financial hub and the largest city on the Arabian Peninsula. Islam is the national religion and Arabic is the national language. The national currency of Saudi Arabia is the Saudi riyal (SAR).
The founder of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is Ibn Saud who united the four regions into a single state. Saudis celebrate the national day on the 23rd of September which marks the unification of the country as a kingdom.
Saudi Arabia’s national anthem was first adopted without lyrics and was played at official ceremonies. The lyrics were later written by Ibrahim Khafaji.
The national Saudi emblem is represented by two crossed swords with a palm tree in the middle; the national colors are white and green. Arabs and Afro-Asians constitute the ethnic composition of Saudis.
Thawb, a long-sleeved dress represents the national Saudi costume; along with a headpiece called Shemagh.
Ardha or the sword dance is the national Saudi dance; where two rows of men stand facing each other holding a sword or a cane. The dance is performed along with drums and poetry.
Kabsa is by far the national dish of Saudis. It’s a flavorful dish of chicken or meat over spiced basmati rice served on a big platter.
Saudi Arabia is the homeland of the Phoenix palm tree, thus it’s not just the national tree but serves as a national symbol as well. Arfaj is the national flower and grows abundantly in the Arabian Peninsula. “The ship of the desert” or the Arabian Camel is the national animal of the country due to the vast desert area in the country. Respectively the powerful and majestic Falcon is the national bird.
Football is the most popular sport for Saudis and is thus the country’s national sport.
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Country information
| Former name(s) | Hejaz and Najd |
| Official name(s) | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| Alternative name(s) | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (official, English) |
| Regional location | Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, north of Yemen |
| Country name etymology | "Arabia of the Sauds", in reference to the ruling dynasty |
| Climate | Harsh, dry desert with great temperature extremes |
| Terrain | Mostly uninhabited, sandy desert |
| Population | 34,813,871 |
| National Day | 23 Sep 1932 |
| Language(s) | Arabic |
| Religion | Islam |
| Country code | +966 |
| Literacy rate | 94.4% |
| Currency | Saudi riyal |
| Capital city | Riyadh |
| ISO | SA |
| Domain(TLD) | .sa |
| Ethnicity | Arab and Afro-Asian |
| Head of government | Prime Minister |
| Nationality | Saudi Arabian |
| Driving side | Drive on the Right-hand side |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Total area | 2,149,690 km² (830,000 sq mi) |
| Timezone | UTC+3 (AST) |
| Average elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) |
| Coastline | 2,640 km |
| Mains electricity | 220 V |
| Emergency telephone numbers | Emergency Telephone Numbers |
Coat of arms
Flag map of Saudi Arabia
Motto of Saudi Arabia
National animal of Saudi Arabia
The National animal of Saudi Arabia is Arabian camel
National flower of Saudi Arabia
The National flower of Saudi Arabia is Arfaj. Botanical name is Rhanterium epapposum.
National bird of Saudi Arabia
The National bird of Saudi Arabia is Falcon
Rest of the National symbols of Saudi Arabia 👇
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FounderIbn Saud -
National dishKabsa
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National danceSword dance known as the Ardha
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National dressThawb
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National monumentNot Declared
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National anthemView Anthem
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National fruitNot Declared
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National drinkNo official National drink
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National colorsGreen and white
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National sportsFootball
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National treePhoenix palm
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National poetNot Declared
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National mausoleumNot Declared
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National museumSaudi National Museum
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National libraryKing Fahad National Library
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Central BankSaudi Central Bank
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Highest peakJabal Ferwa
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National football teamKSA
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Tourism sloganExperience to Discover
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Emoji flag????????
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National airlineSaudia
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National instrumentOud
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National heroKing Abdulaziz Ibn Abdul Rahman Al Saud
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Prime MinisterFirst Deputy Prime Minister - Mohammed bin Salman
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Olympics CommitteeSaudi Arabian Olympic Committee
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PassportPassport of Saudi Arabia
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ArmySaudi Arabian Army
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NavyRoyal Saudi Navy
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Air ForceRoyal Saudi Air Force
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Mythical CreatureJinn
Neighbouring countries of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.
Any water in the desert will do. It is not necessary to fall into a well to know its depth. The man who builds his own throne rules over a desert. Insults must be written in sand and compliments carved in stone. Talent without skill is like a desert without an oasis.
