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.