Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia - Etiquette
In Saudi Arabia men shake hands, or if they are close to someone and know one well they greet each other with a handshake and/or a kiss on the cheeks. women kiss and/or hug one another. When Saudis greet each other they take their time having nice conversations about normal, Daily things. if invited to ones house a small gift is in order for a thank you. in Saudi Arabia flowers from a man is not a good give, while women could give them as good gifts. they never give out alcohol unless sure one will take. their gifts are never opened when recieved.
Attractions
Green Dome
The Green Dome is a green colored dome built above the tomb of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and early Muslim leaders, Abu Bakr and Umar. The dome is located in the south-east corner of Al-Masjid al-Nabawi, Medina.
National Museum of Saudi Arabia
The National Museum of Saudi Arabia is a major national museum in Saudi Arabia. Made in 1999, it is part of the King Abdul Aziz Historical Centre in Riyadh.
Nasseef House
Nasseef House or Nassif House is a historical structure in Al-Balad, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Since 2009 it had been a museum and cultural center which has special exhibits and lectures given by historians.
Geography
They are located in the middle east, bordering Iraq 814 km, Jordan 744 km, Kuwait 222 km, Oman 676 km, Qator 60 km, UAE 457 km, Yemen 1,458 km. Their capital is Riyadh. They have a harsh climate, dry desert land with great tesmperature extremes. population is 25,795,938 including 5,576,076 non-nationals (July 2004). Saudi arabia occupies most of the arabian peninsuka, with the red sea and the gulf of aqaba to the west of the persian gulf to the east. Bordering the country is Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Emirates.