Saudi Arabia

There is a 7 hours difference between EST and Saudi Arabia i.e. KSA is 7 hours ahead of EST (U.S Time).

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Mecca is considered the holiest city in Islam and is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. It is the destination of the Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, where Muslims from around the world gather to worship at the Kaaba in the Grand Mosque. Mecca holds significant religious and historical importance for Muslims worldwide.

Saudi Arabia is 8 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time, so if it is 8:30AM EST, it would be 4:30PM in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia lies on the Arabian Plate, which is a major tectonic plate in the region. It borders several other plates, including the African Plate, Eurasian Plate, and Indian Plate, leading to significant tectonic activity in the area.

Traveling to Mecca from Kansas City, Missouri in the USA, can be accomplished by flying either West or East.

Yes, Saudi Arabia is located in Southwest Asia, specifically on the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by several countries including Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen.

The Great Mosque of Mecca, also known as the Masjid al-Haram, is primarily made out of marble, granite, and limestone. The structure is adorned with intricate designs and artwork, including calligraphy and geometric patterns. The mosque's focal point is the Kaaba, a cube-shaped building considered the most sacred site in Islam.

Some common garden plants in Saudi Arabia include Date palms, Bougainvillea, Hibiscus, and Arabian jasmine. These plants are well-suited to the hot and arid climate of the region and can thrive with minimal water.

The best answer is Chad, but there are four countries to the west of Sudan. To the northwest is Libya. To the direct west in Chad. To the southwest is Central African Republic. To the south by southwest in Zaire.

Saudi Arabia is located in the Middle East, which is the area of south-west Asia. Saudi Arabia is a large county and occupies most of the Arabian Peninsula. It is over 1,000 miles long and 700 miles wide. Saudi Arabia lies between 15o and 30o north latitudes and and 37o and 52o east longitudes. The Tropic of Cancer goes through it, nearly in the middle.

LATITUDE:25 DEGREES N

LONGITUDE:45 DEGREES E

24°09'47"N and 46°46'00"E and 24°39'00"N and 46°45'60"E

The distance between Dubai and Makkah is around 1,600 km. The most common route is to take Highway E11 from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, then Highway E311 towards Ghantoot and crossing the Saudi border at Al Batha. Once in Saudi Arabia, continue on Highway 40 towards Makkah. It's important to have all the necessary travel documents and permits for crossing the border.

No, it is not an island. If you mean specifically Saudi Arabia, then it is a peninsula; bounded from south by the Indian ocean, from east by the Arabic (or Persian) Gulf, and from west by the Red sea.

Riyadh is the closest city to the Tropic of Cancer among those listed.

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arid climate themiddle east has arid climate; i know this because it is in my social studies textbook on the middle east !! ( :
Oppressively hot and dry, and very mild winters.
It is very hot throughout most of the year but occaisonaly some countries will get snow in the winter. The climate is not-at-all humid and most of he middle east is desert.

It depends what you call "Muslim territory" since there are Muslims all over the earth, but Djakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is in a predominantly Muslim country and is about as far from Mecca as you can get.

The desert climate of the Arabian Peninsula limited the availability of water and arable land, leading to the development of cities near oases, coastal areas, or along trade routes where water was more accessible. Cities like Mecca, Medina, and Riyadh flourished due to their strategic locations providing access to water and trade routes in an otherwise arid environment.

It appears there is a misunderstanding. Saudi Arabia is not in Asia. The largest Asian countries that are on peninsulas are India and Malaysia.

Mecca, Saudi Arabia has a hot desert climate, with very high temperatures throughout the year and minimal rainfall. It is important to be prepared for extreme heat and sun exposure during your time of travel to the Kaaba.

Most Saudi Arabians live in urban areas, with the largest populations found in cities such as Riyadh, Jeddah, and Mecca. Urbanization has been increasing in Saudi Arabia due to economic development and job opportunities in urban centers.

Saudi Arabia has large oil reserves due to its unique geological history where thick layers of sedimentary rocks and organic matter accumulated over millions of years, leading to the formation of vast oil deposits. The country's geology, with favorable conditions such as sedimentary basins and trapping mechanisms, played a crucial role in the accumulation of oil reserves in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, the lack of tectonic activity in the region has preserved these oil reservoirs over time.

If the time in Pittsburgh is 5 pm Eastern Time, Mecca is 7 am the following day. Mecca is 7 hours ahead of Eastern Time.

The latitude of Medina, Saudi Arabia is approximately 24.4717° N, and the longitude is around 39.6111° E.

The average monthly electric bill in Saudi Arabia varies depending on the household size, usage habits, and location. On average, a medium-sized household in Saudi Arabia can expect to pay around SAR 300-SAR 800 per month for electricity.

The latitude and longitude of Mecca, Saudi Arabia is approximately 21.3891° N, 39.8579° E.