TABLE OF CONTENTS A CITY RISING FROM THE SANDS LOCATION LANDSCAPE AND CLIMATE WILDLIFE PEOPLE COMMUNITIES CUSTOMS SCHOOL AND WORK PLAY FOOD CELEBRATIONS TIMELINE SAUDI ARABIA FACTS GLOSSARY TO LEARN MORE INDEX 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 31 32
A CITY RISING FROM THE SANDS KINGDOM CENTRE TOWER RIYADH A family admires the exhibits at the National Museum in Riyadh Colorful pottery and fine Arabic writing show Saudi Arabia’s rich history After their visit they take a stroll in King Abdullah Malaz Park The park’s dancing fountain splashes in the background 4
PACK YOUR BAGS In 2019 Saudi Arabia launched a new program allowing tourists from outside of the country to visit for the first time in history OTHER TOP SITES AL MASMAK FORTRESS ASIR NATIONAL PARK MADA’IN SALEH PROPHET’S MOSQUE After dinner they stop at the Kingdom Centre Tower Standing 984 feet 300 meters tall this building is one of Saudi Arabia’s tallest The skyscraper offers a breathtaking view The desert sunset casts an orange glow over the city The mix of ancient treasures and modern wonders makes Saudi Arabia a desert paradise 5
