SAUDI ARABIA  


                                    

Surface 2.149.690 sq.km 
Population 18.729.576 inhabitants
Density 8,76 inhabitants/km2 
Urban population  79,3% 
Demographic growth 4,3%
Hope of life 69,7
Language Arabic
Ethnics Arabic, Afro-asian
Religion Muslim
Capital Riyadh (1.300.000 inhabitants)
Government Monarchy assisted by Council of Ministers
Economy PIL 135.247 millions $ - PIL pro-capital 9.338$ (12.600$) - Annual Credit  (1996): 2,5% (2,4%) - (Inflation - 0,7%) - Main suppliers: UE 35,6%; USA 21,4%; PVS 27,4%, Principal Clients: PI 55,3%; PVS 44,6%; Japan 17,3%.
Catholic Church 3,61% Catholics; 1 Priest (diocesan clergy) + 3 religious); 16 Nuns