Coordinates: 21°30′N 41°0′E / 21.5°N 41°E
| Makkah (منطقة مكة) | |
| Province | |
| Country |  Saudi Arabia |
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| Capital | Mecca |
| Area | 164,000 km2 (63,321 sq mi) |
| Population | 5,797,971 (2004) |
| Density | 35.4 /km2 (92 /sq mi) |
 Map of Saudi Arabia with Makkah highlighted
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Makkah Province is the most populous province of Saudi Arabia, located in the west of the country, with an extended coastline. It has an area of 164,000 km² and a population of 5,797,971 (2004 census). Its capital is the sacred city of Mecca, but its largest city is Jeddah, which is also Saudi Arabia's main port city. The governor of the province is Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, a son of the late King Faisal.
External links
- Emirate of Makkah Province Official website
- Makkah, The Sacred City A Travel Guide to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Umm Al Qura University in Mecca
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