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Located on the Arabian peninsula in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is mostly desert and large areas of the country are uninhabited. The major towns and cities have developed due to the huge petroleum resources, which account for the majority of Saudi Arabia’s earnings.

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Thousands of Muslims travel to this sacred city every year on pilgrimages. Mecca is the birthplace of the prophet Mohammed and is Islam\'s holiest city. All Muslims around the world are expected to make a pilgrimage, called Hajj, at least once in their lifetime.

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Jeddah is a major port on the Red Sea, with a long and interesting history that provides a unique insight into the culture of Saudi Arabia. It is mainly centred on the buildings that stretch along the coastline, and the old city directly behind known as Al-Balad.

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Saudi Arabia has never been popular for package holidaymakers. If you choose to venture here independently, remember that the laws in this strict Islamic country maybe significantly different to those in your own country.

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