If you wish to brush up on the Geography of Saudi Arabia, some facts about the
Provinces of Saudia Arabia should definitely be part of your Saudi Arabia
Travel Guide, before your trip to the magnificent country.
The beautiful land of Saudi Arabia is divided, for administrative expediency,
into 13 provinces, each having its own capital. Each of the Provinces of Saudi
Arabia is unique, and offers a different slice of life in the country.
Situated to the south, near Mecca, the Saudi Arabian province of Al Bahah is
home to the tribes of the Zahran and Ghamid. This province is also where you'll
find the ancient Baljorashi market, that offers an eclectic collection of goods
from all corners of the country.
Al Madina, located to the west of the country, is bordered by the Red Sea.
The scene of some of the most illustrious chapters of the History of Saudi Arabia,
this famous province is where the holy city of Madina is situated.
The agriculturally rich province of Al Quasim, situated at the heart of the
country, has as its capital, Buraidah, renowned to be one of the biggest producers
of dates in the world.
Along with these, some other important Saudi Arabia Provinces include Hudud
ash Shamaliyah, Jizan, Makkah, Najran and Tabuk. The other provinces of the
country are as follows: Al Jawf, Ar Riyad, 'Asir and Ha'il. The Eastern Province
of Ash Sharqiyah also forms an important part of the country.
So, come and enjoy touring the various beautiful Provinces of Saudi Arabia!
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