Map of Saudi Arabia | Cities, Regions & Location Guide

Map of Saudi Arabia – Cities, Regions & Location Guide

This page provides a map of Saudi Arabia along with a clear overview of its major cities, regions and geographic location in the Middle East. It is designed for education, travel planning and general reference.

Saudi Arabia is known for its large desert landscapes, Red Sea and Arabian Gulf coastlines, holy cities, and major urban centres such as Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca and Medina.

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Saudi Arabia is located on the Arabian Peninsula and is the largest country in the Middle East by land area. Major cities include Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina and Dammam.

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Tip: This map shows Saudi Arabia’s full land area, including its Red Sea coast, Arabian Gulf coast and large inland desert regions.

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This map highlights Saudi Arabia’s position on the Arabian Peninsula, including its neighbouring countries, coastlines and broad geographic layout.

Where Is Saudi Arabia Located?

Saudi Arabia is located in the Middle East on the Arabian Peninsula. It has coastlines along both the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf.

  • North: Jordan, Iraq and Kuwait
  • East: Bahrain across the Gulf, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Arabian Gulf
  • South: Yemen and Oman
  • West: Red Sea

Regions of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is divided into administrative regions, often called provinces or emirates.

  • Riyadh Region: includes the capital city
  • Makkah Region: includes Mecca and Jeddah
  • Madinah Region: includes Medina
  • Eastern Province: includes Dammam and major Gulf coast areas
  • Asir, Tabuk, Qassim and other regions: cover the rest of the country

A political map of Saudi Arabia typically shows these regional boundaries along with major cities and transport routes.

Major Cities in Saudi Arabia

  • Riyadh — capital and largest city
  • Jeddah — major Red Sea coastal city
  • Mecca — major religious city
  • Medina — major religious city
  • Dammam — major city on the Arabian Gulf
  • Khobar — major eastern urban centre
  • Taif — important western city in higher elevation

Key Geographic Features

  • Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter) — one of the world’s largest sand deserts
  • Arabian Plateau — large interior plateau region
  • Red Sea coast — western coastal zone
  • Arabian Gulf coast — eastern coastal zone
  • Hejaz Mountains — western mountain region
  • Desert and wadi landscapes — common across much of the country

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Saudi Arabia Map FAQs

  • Where is Saudi Arabia located?
    Saudi Arabia is located on the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East.
  • What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
    Riyadh is the capital city.
  • What is Saudi Arabia known for geographically?
    Saudi Arabia is known for large deserts, plateau landscapes and coastlines on the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf.

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