Saudi Arabia

Property	Value
factbook:GDP_compositionbysector_agriculture	3.3E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:GDP_compositionbysector_industry	67.0E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:GDP_compositionbysector_services	29.8E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:GDP_officialexchangerate	286200000000 (xsd:long)
factbook:GDP_percapita_PPP	13800 (xsd:long)
factbook:GDP_purchasingpowerparity	374000000000 (xsd:long)
factbook:GDP_realgrowthrate	5.9E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:HIVorAIDS_adultprevalencerate	0.01E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:administrativedivisions	13 provinces (mintaqat, singular - mintaqah); Al Bahah, Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah, Al Jawf, Al Madinah, Al Qasim, Ar Riyad, Ash Sharqiyah (Eastern Province), Asir, Hail, Jizan, Makkah, Najran, Tabuk
factbook:agestructure_0_14years_female	5162585 (xsd:long)
factbook:agestructure_0_14years_male	5369285 (xsd:long)
factbook:agestructure_0_14years_percentage	38.2E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:agestructure_15_64years_female	7089370 (xsd:long)
factbook:agestructure_15_64years_male	9316694 (xsd:long)
factbook:agestructure_15_64years_percentage	59.4E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:agestructure_65yearsandover_female	314277 (xsd:long)
factbook:agestructure_65yearsandover_male	348827 (xsd:long)
factbook:agestructure_65yearsandover_percentage	2.4E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:airports_total	208 (xsd:long)
factbook:airports_withpavedrunways_total	73
factbook:airports_withunpavedrunways_total	135
factbook:area_comparative	slightly more than one-fifth the size of the US
factbook:area_land	2149690
factbook:area_total	2149690
factbook:area_water	0
factbook:background	Saudi Arabia is the birthplace of Islam and home to Islams two holiest shrines in Mecca and Medina. The kings official title is the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The modern Saudi state was founded in 1932 by ABD AL-AZIZ bin Abd al-Rahman AL SAUD (Ibn Saud) after a 30-year campaign to unify most of the Arabian Peninsula. A male descendent of Ibn Saud, his son ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz, rules the country today as required by the countrys 1992 Basic Law. Following Iraqs invasion of Kuwait in 1990, Saudi Arabia accepted the Kuwaiti royal family and 400000 refugees while allowing Western and Arab troops to deploy on its soil for the liberation of Kuwait the following year. The continuing presence of foreign troops on Saudi soil after the liberation of Kuwait became a source of tension between the royal family and the public until all operational US troops left the country in 2003. Major terrorist attacks in May and November 2003 spurred a strong on-going campaign against domestic terrorism and extremism. King ABDALLAH has continued the cautious reform program begun when he was crown prince. To promote increased political participation, the government held elections nationwide from February through April 2005 for half the members of 179 municipal councils. In December 2005, King ABDALLAH completed the process by appointing the remaining members of the advisory municipal councils. The country remains a leading producer of oil and natural gas and holds approximately 25% of the worlds proven oil reserves. The government continues to pursue economic reform and diversification, particularly since Saudi Arabias accession to the WTO in December 2005, and promotes foreign investment in the kingdom. A burgeoning population, aquifer depletion, and an economy largely dependent on petroleum output and prices are all ongoing governmental concerns.
factbook:birthrate	29.1E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:budget_expenditures	$107600000000; including capital expenditures of $NA
factbook:budget_revenues	189200000000 (xsd:long)
factbook:capital_geographiccoordinates	24 38 N, 46 43 E
factbook:capital_name	Riyadh
factbook:capital_timedifference	UTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
factbook:climate	harsh, dry desert with great temperature extremes
factbook:coastline_total	2640 (xsd:long)
factbook:constitution	governed according to Islamic law; the Basic Law that articulates the governments rights and responsibilities was promulgated by royal decree in 1992
factbook:countryname_conventionallongform	Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
factbook:countryname_conventionalshortform	Saudi Arabia
factbook:countryname_locallongform	Al Mamlakah al Arabiyah as Suudiyah
factbook:countryname_localshortform	Al Arabiyah as Suudiyah
factbook:currency_code	Saudi riyal (SAR)
factbook:currencycode	SAR
factbook:currentaccountbalance	103800000000 (xsd:long)
factbook:deathrate	2.55E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:debt_external	47390000000
foaf:depiction
factbook:disputes_international	Saudi Arabia has reinforced its concrete-filled security barrier along sections of the now fully demarcated border with Yemen to stem illegal cross-border activities; Kuwait and Saudi Arabia continue discussions on a maritime boundary with Iran
factbook:economicaid_donor	0 (xsd:long)
factbook:economy_overview	Saudi Arabia has an oil-based economy with strong government controls over major economic activities. It possesses 25% of the worlds proven petroleum reserves, ranks as the largest exporter of petroleum, and plays a leading role in OPEC. The petroleum sector accounts for roughly 75% of budget revenues, 45% of GDP, and 90% of export earnings. About 40% of GDP comes from the private sector. Roughly 5500000 foreign workers play an important role in the Saudi economy, particularly in the oil and service sectors. The government is encouraging private sector growth to lessen the kingdoms dependence on oil and to increase employment opportunities for the swelling Saudi population. The government is promoting private sector and foreign participation in the power generation, telecom, natural gas, and petrochemical industries. As part of its effort to attract foreign investment and diversify the economy, Saudi Arabia acceded to the WTO in December 2005 after many years of negotiations. With high oil revenues enabling the government to post large budget surpluses, Riyadh has substantially boosted spending on job training and education, infrastructure development, and government salaries. The government has announced plans to establish six "economic cities" in different regions of the country to promote development and diversification.
factbook:electricity_consumption	144400000000 (xsd:long)
factbook:electricity_exports	0 (xsd:long)
factbook:electricity_imports	0 (xsd:long)
factbook:electricity_production	155200000000 (xsd:long)
factbook:electricity_productionbysource_fossilfuel	100.0E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:electricity_productionbysource_hydro	0 (xsd:long)
factbook:electricity_productionbysource_nuclear	0.0E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:electricity_productionbysource_other	0.0E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:elevationextremes_highestpoint	3133 (xsd:long)
factbook:elevationextremes_highestpoint_place	Jabal Sawda
factbook:elevationextremes_lowestpoint	0 (xsd:long)
factbook:elevationextremes_lowestpoint_place	Persian Gulf
factbook:environment_currentissues	desertification; depletion of underground water resources; the lack of perennial rivers or permanent water bodies has prompted the development of extensive seawater desalination facilities; coastal pollution from oil spills
factbook:executivebranch_cabinet	Council of Ministers is appointed by the monarch every four years and includes many royal family members
factbook:executivebranch_chiefofstate	King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SULTAN bin Abd al- Aziz Al Saud (half brother of the monarch, born 5 January 1928) note - the monarch is both the chief of state and head of government
factbook:executivebranch_elections	none; the monarch is hereditary; note - a new Allegiance Commission created by royal decree in October 2006 established a committee of Saudi princes that will play a role in selecting future Saudi kings, but the new system will not take effect until after Crown Prince Sultan becomes king
factbook:executivebranch_headofgovernment	King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005)
factbook:exports	204500000000 (xsd:long)
factbook:factbookcode	sa
factbook:fiscalyear	calendar year
factbook:flag	<https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/flags/sa-flag.gif>
factbook:flagdescription	green, a traditional color in Islamic flags, with the Shahada or Muslim creed in large white Arabic script (translated as "There is no god but God; Muhammad is the Messenger of God") above a white horizontal saber (the tip points to the hoist side); design dates to the early twentieth century and is closely associated with the Al Saud family which established the kingdom in 1932
factbook:geographiccoordinates_latitude	25.0E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:geographiccoordinates_longitude	45.0E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:governmenttype	monarchy
factbook:heliports	6 (xsd:long)
factbook:imports	64160000000 (xsd:long)
factbook:independence	23 September 1932 (unification of the kingdom)
factbook:industrialproductiongrowthrate	1.9E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:infantmortalityrate_female	10.48E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:infantmortalityrate_male	14.24E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:infantmortalityrate_total	12.41E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:inflationrate_consumerprices	1.9E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:internetServiceProviders_ISPs	22 (xsd:long)
factbook:internetcountrycode	.sa
factbook:internethosts	10931
factbook:internetusers	3200000
factbook:investment_grossfixed	16.2% of GDP
factbook:irrigatedland_total	16200
factbook:judicialbranch	Supreme Council of Justice
rdfs:label	Saudi Arabia
factbook:laborforce	7125000 (xsd:long)
factbook:laborforce_byoccupation_agriculture	12.0E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:laborforce_byoccupation_industry	25.0E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:laborforce_byoccupation_services	63.0E0 (xsd:double)
is factbook:landboundary of	db:Iraq
is factbook:landboundary of	db:Jordan
is factbook:landboundary of	db:Kuwait
is factbook:landboundary of	db:Oman
is factbook:landboundary of	db:Qatar
is factbook:landboundary of	db:United_Arab_Emirates
is factbook:landboundary of	db:Yemen
factbook:landboundary	db:Iraq
factbook:landboundary	db:Jordan
factbook:landboundary	db:Kuwait
factbook:landboundary	db:Oman
factbook:landboundary	db:Qatar
factbook:landboundary	db:Yemen
factbook:landuse_arableland	1.67E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:landuse_other	98.24E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:landuse_permanentcrops	0.09E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:large_flag	<https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/flags/sa-lgflag.gif>
factbook:legalsystem	based on Sharia law, several secular codes have been introduced; commercial disputes handled by special committees; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction
factbook:legislativebranch	Consultative Council or Majlis al-Shura (150 members and a chairman appointed by the monarch for four-year terms); note - though the Council of Ministers announced in October 2003 its intent to introduce elections for half of the members of local and provincial assemblies and a third of the members of the national Consultative Council or Majlis al-Shura, incrementally over a period of four to five years, to date no such elections have been held or announced
factbook:lifeexpectancyatbirth_female	78 (xsd:long)
factbook:lifeexpectancyatbirth_male	73.85E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:lifeexpectancyatbirth_totalpopulation	75.88E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:literacy_definition	age 15 and over can read and write
factbook:literacy_female	71 (xsd:long)
factbook:literacy_male	85 (xsd:long)
factbook:literacy_totalpopulation	79 (xsd:long)
factbook:location	Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, north of Yemen
foaf:logo	<https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/flags/sa-flag.gif>
factbook:manpoweravailableformilitaryservice_femalesage18_49	5417922 (xsd:long)
factbook:manpoweravailableformilitaryservice_malesage18_49	7648999 (xsd:long)
factbook:manpowerfitformilitaryservice_femalesage18_49	4659347 (xsd:long)
factbook:manpowerfitformilitaryservice_malesage18_49	6592709 (xsd:long)
factbook:manpowerreachingmilitaryserviceageannually_femalesage18_49	234500 (xsd:long)
factbook:manpowerreachingmilitaryserviceageannually_malesage18_49	247334 (xsd:long)
factbook:map	<https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/maps/sa-map.gif>
factbook:maritimeclaims_contiguouszone	18 (xsd:long)
factbook:maritimeclaims_territorialsea	12 (xsd:long)
factbook:medianage_female	19.6E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:medianage_male	22.9E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:medianage_total	21 (xsd:long)
factbook:merchantmarine_foreign_owned	9 (Egypt 2, Kuwait 5, Sudan 1, UAE 1)
factbook:merchantmarine_registeredinothercountries	55 (Bahamas 12, Comoros 3, Dominica 3, French Southern and Antarctic Lands 1, Liberia 24, Marshall Islands 1, Norway 3, Panama 8)
factbook:merchantmarine_total	60 (xsd:long)
factbook:merchantmarine_total_dwt	1064377 (xsd:long)
factbook:merchantmarine_total_grt	837272 (xsd:long)
factbook:militaryexpenditures_dollarfigure	18000000000
factbook:militaryexpenditures_percentofGDP	10.0E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:militaryserviceageandobligation	18 years of age (est.); no conscription
factbook:name	Saudi Arabia
factbook:nationalholiday	Unification of the Kingdom, 23 September
factbook:nationality_adjective	Saudi or Saudi Arabian
factbook:nationality_noun	Saudi(s)
factbook:naturalgas_consumption	65680000000 (xsd:long)
factbook:naturalgas_exports	0 (xsd:long)
factbook:naturalgas_imports	0 (xsd:long)
factbook:naturalgas_production	65680000000 (xsd:long)
factbook:naturalgas_provedreserves	6654000000000 cu m (1 January 2005 est.)
factbook:netmigrationrate	-5.95E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:oil_consumption	1845000 (xsd:long)
factbook:oil_exports	7920000 (xsd:long)
factbook:oil_imports	0 (xsd:long)
factbook:oil_production	9475000 (xsd:long)
factbook:oil_provedreserves	262700000000
factbook:population_note	includes 5576076 non-nationals
factbook:population_total	27601038 (xsd:long)
factbook:populationgrowthrate	2.06E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:portsandterminals	Ad Dammam, Al Jubayl, Jiddah, Yanbu al Sinaiyah
factbook:publicdebt	32.5% of GDP
factbook:radiobroadcaststations	AM 43, FM 31, shortwave 2
factbook:railways_standardgauge	1392 km 1.435-m gauge (with branch lines and sidings)
factbook:railways_total	1392 (xsd:long)
factbook:reservesofforeignexchangeandgold	31630000000 (xsd:long)
factbook:roadways_paved	45461
factbook:roadways_total	152044
factbook:sexratio_15_64years	1.314E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:sexratio_65yearsandover	1.11E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:sexratio_atbirth	1.05E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:sexratio_totalpopulation	1.196E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:sexratio_under15years	1.04E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:suffrage	21 years of age; male
factbook:telephones_mainlinesinuse	4500000
factbook:telephones_mobilecellular	13300000
factbook:telephonesystem_domestic	extensive microwave radio relay, coaxial cable, and fiber-optic cable systems
factbook:telephonesystem_generalassessment	modern system
factbook:telephonesystem_international	country code - 966; microwave radio relay to Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Yemen, and Sudan; coaxial cable to Kuwait and Jordan; submarine cable to Djibouti, Egypt and Bahrain; satellite earth stations - 5 Intelsat (3 Atlantic Ocean and 2 Indian Ocean), 1 Arabsat, and 1 Inmarsat (Indian Ocean region)
factbook:televisionbroadcaststations	117
factbook:televisions	5100000 (xsd:long)
factbook:terrain	mostly uninhabited, sandy desert
factbook:totalfertilityrate	3.94 children born/woman
rdf:type	factbook:Country
factbook:unemploymentrate	13.0E0 (xsd:double)
factbook:url	<https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/sa.html>

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