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GEOGRAPHY
• Climate:The best months in Riyadh, when days are pleasantly tolerable and nights are cool, are between October and May

 

PEOPLE
• Population: 28,686,633
• Languages: Arabic, English

GOVERNMENT
• Country name: "Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", "Saudi Arabia"
• Government type: monarchy
• Capital: Riyadh

ECONOMY
 • Exchange rates: 1 US Dollar = 3.76 Saudi Riyals
• Money: Riyal (SAR), divided into 100 halalas
• Banking hours: Saturday to Wednesday, 8am to 12pm and 4pm to 8pm
• Credit cards: Visa, Thomas Cook, Diners Club, American Express, Mastercard
• Tax: Free

COMMUNICATIONS
 • International: (country code) 966
• Internet country code: .sa

TRANSPORTATION
  King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
    • Location: 22 miles (35km) from Riyadh city centre
    • Time: Local time is GMT +3.
    • Contacts: Telephone: +966 (0)1 221 1000.
    • Transfer between terminals: The terminals are linked by moving walkways
    • Getting to the city: Prepaid airport taxis are available for transport to the city
    • Car rental: Car rental counters are located in the lobby and include Avis, Budget and Hertz
    • Facilities: Facilities include restaurants and cafeterias, banks in Terminal 2 and ATMs in Terminals 2 and 3, first aid clinics, a post office,
      various shopping opportunities, and visitor information. A mosque is located in the centre of the passenger terminal. Facilities for the
      disabled are good
    • Parking: Two multi-level garages are located directly in front of the passenger terminals, on either side of the mosque, which are
       connected to the terminals by walkways
    • Departure tax: Saudi Riyals 50.00

VISA/PASSPORT
   Passport/Visa Note:
    • All visitors require a visa to enter Saudi Arabia
    • Visas granted to those with sponsorship in the country
    • Tourist visas are granted only to selected groups on a limited basis
    • Everyone who enters the Kingdom should have a valid passport (at least six months validity in addition to the appropriate visa and a
       return ticket, with all necessary documents
    • There are special requirements for pilgrims undertaking the Hajj or visiting holy sites

   Entry requirements:
    • USA, UK, Canada, Australia, South African, New Zealand require passport and visa

WORLD CLOCK
   http://www.myworldclock.com/

Saudi Arabia Emergency Numbers:
    • Police: 999
    • Ambulance: 997
 

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