The population of Saudi Arabia is over 29 million people.
National composition:
- Arabs (Saudi Arabs, Bedouins);
- Afro-Asians;
- other peoples (immigrants from Pakistan, India, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Europe, Egypt).
Most of the country's population is concentrated in cities and oases, and the Bedouins are in the eastern and northern regions of Saudi Arabia.
12 people live on 1 sq. Km. But some cities and oases are very densely populated (1000 people live per 1 sq. Km). So, the most densely populated are the territories adjacent to the coasts of the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf, and some areas are sparsely populated, in which there is no permanent sedentary population at all (Dakhna, Rub al-Khali, Nefud deserts).
The official language is Arabic, but in Saudi Arabia they also speak English, Tagalog, Indonesian, Hindi, Urdu and others.
Major cities: Riyadh, Medina, Mecca, Jeddah, Damman, Tabuk, Et-Taif.
The overwhelming majority of Saudi Arabians are Muslims (Sunni, Shi'ism), the rest are Catholic.
Life span
On average, Saudis live up to 68 years.
Quite good indicators are due to the fact that the state allocates sufficient funds from the budget for health care (8%). Healthcare in the country is at a high level: large administrative districts, as well as the capital, boast clinics that are considered the best in the Middle East (highly qualified specialists work here and highly specialized equipment is used).
It should be noted that the provision of medical services is free not only for local residents, but also for pilgrims. In state clinics, medical services are provided within the framework of the insurance system. As for referring to private doctors, their services are paid (they only accept cash).
Traditions and customs of the people of Saudi Arabia
Families in Saudi Arabia are large, as representatives of different generations live under the same roof, or at least in one locality.
Despite the fact that modern families are becoming smaller in terms of the number of cohabitants, local social relations are inextricably linked with concepts such as clan and clan.
Family members and good acquaintances greet each other with hugs or kisses on both cheeks. As for unfamiliar people, it is customary in the country to greet them with a European handshake.
If you are going to Saudi Arabia, keep in mind that it is better not to wear shorts and short skirts here - modest clothes are welcome here.
