Area:
756,981 sq mi
(1,960,582 sq km)
Population (2005
est.):
26,417,599
Capital and largest
city:
Riyadh
Industries:
crude oil
production,
petroleum refining,
basic
petrochemicals,
ammonia, industrial
gases, sodium
hydroxide (caustic
soda), cement,
construction,
fertilizer,
plastics, commercial
ship repair,
commercial aircraft
repair.
Natural resources:
petroleum, natural
gas, iron ore, gold,
copper.
Exports:
petroleum and
petroleum products
90%.
Imports:
machinery and
equipment,
foodstuffs,
chemicals, motor
vehicles, textiles.
Major trading
partners: U.S., Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Germany, UK,
France