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Best places for tourists to visit

1. The ruins of Al Ula

Al Ula is the best-known destination in Saudi Arabia for a reason. The stunning area in the kingdom’s northwest is scattered with golden rock formations, lush citrus farms and the remains of several ancient kingdoms. The most famous ruins, Mada’in Saleh, contain clusters of 2,000-year-old Nabatean tombs. Think of Jordan’s Petra, minus the crowds.

2. Edge of the world

Many travelers speed through Riyadh, a beige urban sprawl that’s choked with congestion. But the capital has plenty of cultural sites to explore, from the bustling traditional markets of Taiba and Souq Al Zal to the recently renovated historic area of Diriyah, ancestral home of the ruling Al Saud family.

Beyond that, Riyadh is worth a stop just to see “Edge of the World,” the towering plateau two hours from the city that’s a favorite weekend hiking spot for residents. The views stretch endlessly in every direction and the silence is awe-inspiring.

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lets taik about customs and traditions in Saudi Arabia

There are definitely strong cultural values incorporated into Saudi family traditions.

Every country has its' values and traditions but when you're in a country such as Saudi Arabia, you hold onto them even more. Saudis take pride in their culture and heritage and do whatever it takes to not forget it. It's not just a culture to them but also a lifestyle, one that aims to show the good qualities and virtues of the Prophet Muhammad.

1. Eating on the floor and sharing their food with others

Note: Some families do eat on the table but many of them choose to eat on the floor because Prophet Mohammad used to do so. Also, eating with your left hand is considered a sin unless you have trouble using your right.

2. Provide Arabic coffee (Gahwa) and dates

Serving Arabic coffee and dates are a symbol of hospitality. This practice is also carried out in the holy month of Ramadan. Dates are eaten in Ramadan immediately after you break your fast because it fills you up and prevents you from overeating.

3. Going to the desert

Going to the   desert is an essential part of Saudi culture. Much like a picnic, Saudi families pack their food and small tents and head off to the barr with friends and family to spend their entire day there.

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What is the  famous food in Saudi ? how dose it look?

1. Kapsa

Let's start with the national dish called Kapsa. It is an easy and traditional dish made of chicken and rice that gives you that ultimate happy full feeling. Kapsa Spice is another alternative that you can find on Goody Kitchen, just add saffron, cinnamon, black lime, cardamom, nutmeg and bay leaves to the traditional recipe

2.- what is Shawarma?

We are sure that you have heard about Shawarma before. This fashion of cooking meat is very popular in Middle Eastern countries with SA being no exception. It originated from Levantine cuisine and is now found all over the world. No need to search for a kebab store to enjoy this delicious dish, you can try to make your own dish at home and make Chicken Shawarma 

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3-Hainini

For years and years Arabs have been known to end their meals with dates, and in a country famous for its abundance of date palms that certainly applied.

That is why traditional food in Saudi Arabia does not include a lot of dessert options other than dates, and dates stuffed with nuts. And of course the Hainini dessert which is made of dates!

This traditional Saudi dessert id made of date, flour and butter, it is spiced with Cardamom and Saffron and it tastes like absolute bliss!

 Soft, sugary, warm and with distinctive Arabian spices, this dessert is the epitome of Arab hospitality. Hainini is usually served with traditional Arabic coffee, especially in the month of Ramada.

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Is one of the most important meals eaten in the early morning is a mixture of eggs and tomatoes, and spices are eaten in Arabic bread

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what is the capital city of Saudi Arabia?

Riyadh, Arabic Al-Riyāḍ, city and capital of Saudi Arabia. The city’s name is derived from the plural of the Arabic rawḍah, meaning gardens or meadows, so named for a natural fertility provided by its location at the juncture of Wadis Ḥanīfah and Al-Baṭḥāʾ. The spectacular sight of Riyadh from the air, illuminated in the evening by city lights, is reminiscent of its eponymous meadows; a bright sea of lights dot the desert as if fluorescent flower gardens have suddenly blossomed among its dark contours.

Life in Riyadh is concentrated around the city’s more than 4,000 mosques and its numerous busy shopping centers. The city’s central core and its many souks (marketplaces) attract heavy pedestrian traffic, emphasizing the city’s intense feeling of vitality. As residents of a major city in a mainly Muslim (see Islam) country, Riyadh’s inhabitants adhere to a number of social norms that include segregation of the sexes and the need to protect the privacy of the family. Recreational activities are often a family affair, and large public gatherings are mainly restricted to male attendants. However, many activity centers allow women and families to attend at special times or in reserved areas.

Life in Riyadh is concentrated around the city’s more than 4,000 mosques and its numerous busy shopping centres. The city’s central core and its many souks (marketplaces) attract heavy pedestrian traffic, emphasizing the city’s intense feeling of vitality. As residents of a major city in a mainly Muslim (see Islam) country, Riyadh’s inhabitants adhere to a number of social norms that include segregation of the sexes and the need to protect the privacy of the family. Recreational activities are often a family 

The landmark tower of the Markaz al-Mamlakah (“Kingdom Centre”) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.© Think Design Manage/Dreamstime.com

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FIRST OF ALL  I WILL TALK ABOUT SAUDI HISTORY   

                                          

What is the history of Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia, arid, sparsely populated kingdom of the Middle East.

The history of the Kingdom of Saudi ARABIA  begins properly on September 23, 1932, when by royal decree the dual kingdom of the HEJAZ and NAJD with its dependencies, administered since 1927 as two separate units, was unified under the name of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The chief immediate effect was to increase the unity of the kingdom and to decrease the possibility of HEJAZI separatism, while the name underscored the central role of the royal family in the kingdom’s creation. No attempt was made to change the supreme authority of the king as the absolute monarch of the new regime; indeed, his power was emphasized in 1933 by his choice of his son SAUD as heir apparent.

After Saudi Arabia declared its neutrality during world war (1939–45), Britain and the UNITED STATE subsidized Saudi Arabia, which declared war on Germany in 1945, and this thus enabled the kingdom to enter the United nations  as a founding member. Ibn saud also joined the ARAB LANGUAGE but he did not play a leading part in it, since the religious and conservative  element in Saudi Arabia opposed cooperation with other Arab states, even when Saudis shared common views, as in opposition to ZIONISM In the Arab-Israeli War of 1948, Saudi Arabia contributed only one battalion.