Interesting Facts You Might Not Know About Saudi Arabia

Published on 10/17/2018
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Scuba Diving

With Saudi Arabia’s long coast, it is understandable that quite a lot of diving enthusiasts visit the country to check out its coral ecosystem. Remarkably, the Red Sea is home to around 1,200 fish species, 10% of which can only be seen there and not anywhere else.

Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving

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Strong Winds

When you hear the word “shamal,” what comes to mind? For the people of Saudi Arabia, the word means wind that is so strong it can wreck one town. The powerful winds coming from the north have a maximum speed of over 50 miles an hour.

Strong Winds

Strong Winds

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