Founded by Abdul-Aziz bin Saud and subsequently being recognized as a kingdom in 1932, Saudi Arabia is the largest country on the Arabian Peninsula. The leading exporter of petroleum in the world, Saudi Arabia is often referred as "The Land of The Two Holy Mosques" indicating Mecca and Medina - two of the holiest Cities in Saudi Arabia.
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Mecca - the holiest among the Muslim cities, Mecca is believed to be the birth place of Mohammed the Prophet. Mecca is a must visit pilgrimage destination for all able-bodied Muslims worldwide, who are required to visit the city at least once in their lifetime.
Medina - Prophet Mohammed's burial place, Medina is one of the popular cities in Saudi Arabia. Located in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia, Medina ranks as the second holiest city for Muslims.
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia's capital city since 1973, Riyadh is one of the most developed among Saudi Arabian cities. The city houses numerous towering glass structures, steel and concrete buildings, besides an array of large hotels, hospitals and one of the world's biggest airports. Riyadh also holds a camel market, wherefrom tourists can rent camels for desert safari.
Habalah - a deserted village set atop a cliff, which lies about thousand meters above the surrounding valley and field.
Taif - a city in the Mecca Province of Saudi Arabia, Taif is famous for producing grapes and honey
Jeddah - located on the Red Sea coast, Jeddah is the second largest of the cities in Saudi Arabia. It is the major urban center in western Saudi Arabia.
Jubail & Yanbu - Saudi Arabia's industrial oases
Dammam - the largest city in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, Dammam houses a port, which is one of the largest on the Persian Gulf.
Some other prominent cities of Saudi Arabia are:
- Abha
- Al-Hasa
- Al-Ola
- Al-Baha
- Buraidah
- Dhahran
- Ha'il
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- Jizan
- Jouf
- Khobar
- Najran
- Tabouk
- Unaizah
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