Contained within this Power-point is facts on Saudi Arabia
which is apart of the Muslim country.
Taylor Creighton
The flag Has the message “There is no god but Allah and
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah” in Arabic in the middle of
the flag. The sword on the flag symbolizes justice.
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Some traveling concerns are that there are terrorist attacks,
road rage, and you need to be aware of your surroundings so that
way you don’t run into an Al Quida group (local terrorist group).
Three unique circumstances when traveling to Saudi Arabia
is Fashion magazines and Christmas decorations might be
confiscated since they don’t agree with the Islamic traditions. Also
you have to have permission from your husband if you want to
leave the country. Last they don’t recognize dual nationality so
they will confiscate your passports if you want to become a citizen
The Riyadh National Zoo is located in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. It is
the largest zoo in Saudi Arabia. There are more than 1,400 animals
including leopards, monkeys, lions, hyenas, vultures, kangaroos, seals,
elephants, camels, reptiles, crocodiles, rhinoceros, snakes, gazelles
and others, which are housed in this zoo.
The Habalah is located by the city of Abha in
Saudi Arabia. Now that the place is deserted, the
secluded houses have become popular destinations for
tourists. The name Habalah means the hanging village.
Actually, the village is located on the top of a cliff, which
is about one thousand feet high. This cliff cannot be
accessed by roadways. Habalah happens to be the first
place to be communicated by cable car.
The Al Murabba’a Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Al
Murabba’a Palace is now preserved as an important
representative of the rich past of the country. It once was a
private place for the king to go to but now it has been open to
the public and students.
Three surprising facts that I learned are that, one the consequences in
Saudi Arabia are far more extreme then in the U.S. Example- You get
killed for having possession of drugs or trafficking them. Two, about
100% of the population in Saudi Arabia is Muslim. Last three, only
males that are 21 years and older are able to vote in the country.