What Are People From Saudi Arabia Called?

Name: Saudi Arabia
Address: West Asia, Saudi Arabia

West Asia, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

People from Saudi Arabia are called:

People from Saudi Arabia are called Saudi.

Demonym:

Saudi

Pronunciation:

/ˈsaʊdi/

About Saudi Arabia

Capital city: Riyadh.
Largest country in the Middle East by land area.
Home to Islam's two holiest cities, Mecca and Medina.
World's largest oil producer and exporter.
Absolute monarchy undergoing social and economic reforms.

Quick Facts

Population:: 36,947,025 (2024 est.)
Country:: Saudi Arabia
Region:: West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

Named after the House of Saud, the ruling royal family. 'Saudi' is short for 'Saudi Arabian'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Jordan

north of Saudi Arabia

People are called:

Jordanian

Yemen

south of Saudi Arabia

People are called:

Yemeni

United Arab Emirates

east of Saudi Arabia

People are called:

Emirati

Quick Facts

Population:: 36,947,025 (2024 est.)
Country:: Saudi Arabia
Region:: West Asia

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