Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a country in Asia. Its capital is Riyadh, and it shares land borders with 7 countries.
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 1,929,285 km² Number 13 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 7 countries
What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
The capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh.
Which countries border Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia shares land borders with 7 countries: Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
 Qatar | Doha | 493 km (306 mi) |
 Kuwait | Kuwait City | 535 km (333 mi) |
 United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi | 779 km (484 mi) |
 Iraq | Baghdad | 982 km (610 mi) |
 Yemen | Sana’a | 1,071 km (665 mi) |
 Oman | Muscat | 1,196 km (743 mi) |
 Jordan | Amman | 1,324 km (822 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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