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