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How Big Is Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia, located in Middle East, is the 13th largest country in the world, covering approximately 2,149,690 square kilometers (830,000 square miles). That's about 1.4 times the size of Alaska. It is home to approximately 35.4 million people.

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2,149,690 km²
830,000 sq mi
#13 of 236 countries
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Saudi Arabia's Geography

Saudi Arabia has approximately 2,640 km of coastline. Within Asia, Saudi Arabia is the 5th largest of 52 countries, sitting between Kazakhstan and Indonesia. With 16 people per km², it is less densely populated than the Asian average of 961 per km².

How Far Across Is Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia stretches approximately 1,760 km (1,094 mi) from north to south — roughly the distance from New York to Miami, and 2,138 km (1,328 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from Los Angeles to Dallas. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 24 hours to drive across.

How Many Times Does Saudi Arabia Fit?

5×

Saudi Arabia fits inside United States 5 times

2×

Saudi Arabia fits inside India 2 times

4×

France fits inside Saudi Arabia 4 times

4×

Saudi Arabia fits inside Brazil 4 times

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Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
2,149,690 km²
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2,166,086 km²
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Saudi Arabia at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 2,149,690 km² (830,000 sq mi)
World Size Rank #13 of 236
Capital Riyadh
Population Density 16 per km²
Population 35.4 million people
Coastline 2,640 km
Life Expectancy 76.7 years
GDP per Capita $49,600 USD