ROUND 2 (Saudi Arabia Facts)

Who is the father of Saudi Arabia wherein he has established the formation of the Kingdom in 1932.

• King Abdulaziz Al-Saud

• King Faisal

• King Salman

• King Fahd

Answer explanation

Since King Abdulaziz Al-Saud established the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932, its transformation has been astonishing. In a few short decades, the Kingdom has turned itself from a desert nation to a modern, sophisticated state and a major player on the international stage.

80% of the labor force in Saudi Arabia is foreign.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Saudi Arabia's labor force is about 8.412 million — but 80% (or about 6 million) of those people are considered nonnational. Most of these people work in the oil and service sectors.

95% of the country is considered to be desert or semi-desert.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

95% of the country is considered to be desert or semi-desert, and it has some of the largest desert areas including Al Nafud and Rub al-Khali. Only 1.45% of the land is arable.

It is a town on the border between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. It lies in what was before 1970 the Saudi Arabian–Kuwaiti neutral zone.

(a)  

It is where Sadam Hussein's first major ground engagement during the Gulf War occurs.

(a)  

It is the world's biggest airport by an overwhelming margin. Taking up nearly 300 square miles. Which airport is this?

• King Khalid International Airport

• ABHA International Airport

• Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Airport

• King Fahd International Airport

He has introduced sweeping reforms for women in the past few years to modernize the country. These include giving women the right to get their own passports, travel abroad, and live independently without the permission of a wali (male guardian).

• MBS

• King Salman

• King Fahad

• King Abdulaziz

The Saudi flag is completely green because of its significance in the Islamic faith. Most Islamic states incorporate green into their flag.

• Environment

• Peace, Life, Prosperity

• Oil

• Abundance and Peace

Which of the following is the national bird of KSA?

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Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world without a natural river.

• TRUE

• FALSE