Saudi Arabia: Facts And Photos You Probably Want To See
Saudi Arabia is an oil-rich powerhouse that has more than just the two most religious sites in the Islam faith. It is a country that is currently engaged in a proxy war with Iran and it is country that is often in the spotlight when it comes to women’s rights. Here is a collection of pictures and facts from Saudi Arabia that you might want to see.
At this point in time, Saudi Arabia is in a precarious position. The position that she finds herself in is not just based on her geographical location, but on her political standing too. Saudi Arabia has had a number of conflicts waging on her borders, like the civil war in Yemen to the south, and the ISIS infiltration in Iraq to the north. But Saudi Arabia also finds itself at war with Iran, but not a regular war. The two Middle East powerhouses are involved in a proxy war that could potentially blow out into a massive war. The Iranian regime is backed up by Russia, whereas the Saudis have the United States. We can all be glad that neither side has nuclear arms, although they might not be far from them.
But taking a side step from war and nuclear worries, let’s talk a bit more about Saudi Arabia. This country has been hot in the news for some time now and so many people don’t know why. It is a country surrounded mostly by desert, but it does have access to the sea. In fact it has created the world’s biggest desalination plant which refines and purifies saltwater brought in from the ocean. There are camels in Saudi Arabia, but that’s no surprise. These camels can be bought, they can be eaten, and they can even be used at the races just like race horses. There’s no alcohol, or at least it’s banned, but what is the penalty for someone who buys, sells or drinks liquor? These are all questions that this article will help you answer.
They say that a picture speaks a thousand words, looking through this gallery might speak more than just a thousand. There are so many facts about Saudi Arabia that we don’t know about, but perhaps it’s high time we got ourselves educated. Let’s go.
Oil Wells
The Middle East, with the Arab Peninsula in particular, is full of oil. In Saudi Arabia oil is so abundant that buying a gallon of oil would be cheaper than buying a gallon of water.
Oil Wells
