Map of Saudi Arabia

With an area of 2,150,000 sq. km, Saudi Arabia is the largest sovereign country of Arabia. It occupies nearly 80% of the area of the Arabian Peninsula and has extensive coastlines on the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. 

Saudi Arabia is, for the most part, an uninhabited desert land. As observed on the physical map above, two main desert regions dominate the landscape of the country. These are the Rub’ Al Khali Desert, the larges mass of sand in the world, and the An-Nafud Desert – where sand dunes often exceed 100 ft. in height.

The land (desert) rises into hills and mountains in the west and southwest, along the edges of the Red Sea. Mountain ranges include the Hejaz in the northwest, and the Azir in the southwest.

Saudi Arabia’s highest point is Jabal Sawda’ which peaks at 10,279 ft. (3,133 m). It has been marked on the map by a yellow upright triangle.

There are no perennial lakes or rivers but numerous wadis. The lowest point in the country is at 0 m or 0 ft in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf.

Saudi Arabia overview:
Flag:Saudi Arabia Flag
Legal Name:Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Capital Value:Riyadh
Official languages:Arabic
Demonym(s):
  • Saudi
  • Saudi Arabian
Government:Unitary Islamic absolute monarchy
Legislature:none
Total Area:2,149,690 km²
Land Area:2,149,690 km²
Population:34,268,528
Density:15/km (38.8/sq mi) (174th)
GDP:$792.97 Billion
GDP Per Capita:$23,139.80
Currency Value:Saudi riyals (SAR)
Driving side:right
Calling code:+966
Internet TLD:
  • .sa
  • السعودية.

Discover the beauty and diversity of Saudi Arabia with this interactive map. From its sprawling deserts to its bustling cities, this map showcases the many wonders of this Middle Eastern country. Zoom in to view its cities, highways, water, and provinces in detail. Get a bird’s eye view of the country with satellite imagery and a physical map that displays its deserts and topography. With this map, you’ll never miss a detail of the incredible landscape of Saudi Arabia.

Online Interactive Political Map

Source: Basemap layers from Open Street Map (OSM), Arcgisonline, Wmflabs… Boundary Data from Database of Global Administrative Areas.

Saudi Arabia (officially, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) is divided into 13 administrative provinces or emirates. In alphabetical order, these provinces are: Al Baha, Al Jawf, Al Madinah, Aseer, Eastern  province, Ha’il province, Jazan, Makkah, Najran, Northern Border province, Qassim, Riyadh and Tabuk. These provinces are divided into 118 governorates which are further subdivided into sub-governorates. 

Riyadh is the capital and largest city and is located in the center of an-Nafud desert, on the eastern region of the Najid Plateau. With a population of 7.6 million, it is the most populous city in Saudi Arabia. 

Location Maps

Where is Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia is part of the Arabian Peninsula, between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. It borders 8 other countries, including Iraq and Jordan to the north, Kuwait to the northeast, Oman to the southeast, and Yemen to the south as well as Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates to the east.

Saudi Arabia is an Islamic country and all people in Saudi Arabia are Muslim. It’s a monarchy system led by a Saud dynasty ruler. Saudi Arabia has the second most proven oil reserves in the world, after Venezuela. Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. Other major cities are Jeddah, Mecca, and Medina.

Locator map of Saudi Arabia
Locator map of Saudi Arabia. Source: Wikipedia
Where is Saudi Arabia?
Map showing location of Saudi Arabia in the world.. Source: worldatlas.com
Location Map of Saudi Arabia. Source: gisgeography.com
Location Map of Saudi Arabia. Source: gisgeography.com. Source: gisgeography.com

High Definition Political Map of Saudi Arabia

Arabia, Political map of Saudi Arabia
Arabia, Political map of Saudi Arabia. Source: nationsonline.org
Saudi Arabia Map
Saudi Arabia Map. Source: gisgeography.com
Emirates of Saudi Arabia Map
Political Map of Saudi Arabia showing the 13 emirates, their capitals including the national capital of Riyadh.. Source: worldatlas.com
Saudi Arabia political map.
Saudi Arabia political map. Source: Ezilon.

Saudi Arabia Administrative Map

Saudi Arabia administrative map.
Saudi Arabia administrative map. Source: CIA.
Saudi Arabia Provincial Map
Saudi Arabia Provincial Map. Source: gisgeography.com

Physical Map of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia physical map.
Saudi Arabia physical map. Source: Ezilon.
Saudi Arabia physiography map.
Saudi Arabia physiography map. Source: CIA.
Physical Map of Saudi Arabia
Physical Map of Saudi Arabia showing state boundaries, relief, major islands, important cities, and more.. Source: worldatlas.com
Saudi Arabia Topographic Map
Saudi Arabia Topographic Map. Source: gisgeography.com

Transportation Map of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia transportation map.
Saudi Arabia transportation map. Source: cia.gov

Saudi Arabia Satellite Map

Saudi Arabia Satellite Map
Saudi Arabia Satellite Map. Source: gisgeography.com

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