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English Corner International Service Dept.   29th, July, 2011 Contents 1. Presentation by 3. Today’s Show 2. Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia  Geography The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, commonly known as Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the third-largest Arab country. It is bordered by Jordan and Iraq on the north and northeast, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on the east, Oman on the southeast, and Yemen on the south. The Persian Gulf （波斯湾）lies to the northeast and the Red Sea to its west. Saudi Arabia  Geography Saudi Arabia has an estimated population of 25.7 million of which 5.5 million are non-citizens, and its size is approximately 2,149,690 square kilometers (830,000 sq?mi). Saudi Arabia has the worlds largest oil reserves and is the worlds largest oil exporter. Oil accounts for more than 90% of exports and nearly 75% of government revenues. Saudi Arabia  Climate Saudi Arabia has a desert climate with extremely high day-time temperatures and a sharp temperature drop at night. Average summer temperatures: around 45°C, but can be as high as 54°C; In the winter the temperature rarely drops below 0°C; In the spring and autumn the heat is temperate; temperatures average around 29°C. Annual rainfall is extremely low. The capital (Riyadh): average temperature is 25°C. Notice 1. No photos in the public, esp. for women; 2. Hospitality; Please do not show your curiosity when visiting Saudi Arabian family; 3. Islamic calendar: Thursday and Friday is weekend. On Friday (Sunday), markets will be closed before 4 PM. 4. The left hand is not saintly. Please use your right hand to drink and eat. 5. Saudi Arabian dress strictly follows the principles of hijab (the Islamic principle of modesty, especially in dress). The predominantly loose and flowing, but covering, garments are suited to Sau