 Saudi Arabia, located
directly on the Tropic of
Cancer, is in both the northern
and eastern hemispheres.
It's positioned in the Middle
East, a recognized
geographical
region of southwestern Asia.
The country is bordered by
Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait,
Qatar, United Arab Emirates,
Oman, Yemen, and the
Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea,
Gulf of Aden, Red Sea and the
Gulf of Aqaba.
Business travelers are asked
to
take the necessary steps to
protect their personal safety
and to ask about,
and then adhere to, strict
security procedures.
For those that do enter the
country, Islamic law is strictly
enforced in Saudi
Arabia and all American
travelers should visit this site
before traveling to
any country in the Middle East.
Major points-of-interest
include the central
desert region, and the royal
capital city of Riyahd. The
fascinating holy cities
of Jedda and Mecca are
closed to non-Muslim
travelers.
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