TRAVEL & TEACH ENGLISH IN SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Arabia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Saudi Arabia due to the threat of missile and drone attacks from Yemen and terrorism. Be aware of risks concerning social media activity and importation of prohibited items. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Saudi Arabia, the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula, is predominantly a vast desert landscape. The arid Rub' al Khali, or "Empty Quarter," the world's largest continuous sand desert, dominates the southern region. Despite this, the country features diverse terrain, including mountain ranges like the Sarawat Mountains in the west, volcanic fields in the northwest, and a narrow coastal plain along the Red Sea. The eastern region borders the Persian Gulf and encompasses a relatively flat landscape with occasional salt flats. The country's climate is primarily arid, with extreme temperatures and minimal rainfall, except for the southwestern Asir region, which experiences a more temperate climate.

U.S. Embassy Riyadh Abdullah Ibn Hudhafah As Sahmi StreetRoundabout no. 9, Diplomatic QuarterRiyadh, Saudi Arabia

Telephone
+966-11-835-4000
Emergency
+966-11-835-4000
Fax
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Email
RiyadhACS@state.gov
Website
https://sa.usembassy.gov/