Saudi Arabia is considered the heartland of people who practice the Islamic faith. Every year, millions of worshippers go on pilgrimages to the holiest sites of the religion. However, what do we really know about this Middle Eastern nation apart from its status as an economic and military powerhouse? The following bits of trivia and photos will surely clear up any misconceptions you might have had about the Sunni Muslim state.
Water And Oil
It is no secret that the Arabian Peninsula is an area rich in oil. Maybe this is why it’s no longer that big of a surprise to hear that in this part of the world, water costs more than oil. In Saudi Arabia, crude oil does not come from faucets – at least not in residences, that is.
Water And Oil
Female Drivers
Saudi Arabia recently made headlines when they finally made it legal for women to drive. It was the last country to do so, in fact! The abolished rule did not have anything to do with women’s driving skills. It was all about the religious law which banned women from obtaining a driver’s license and driving a car. It was only overturned in June 2018 and it sparked hope for the future advancement of women’s rights in the country.
Female Drivers