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Introduction to Saudi Arabia
These three Web sites provide basic information about the geography, economy, politics, and history of Saudi Arabia.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/country_profiles/791936.stm
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/sa.html
http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029394365
1. Given its geographic position, why is Saudi Arabia particularly concerned with the governments and policies of Iraq and Iran?
2. What is the religious make-up of Saudi Arabia?
3. What type of government does Saudi Arabia have? Are political parties permitted?
4. What is the mainstay of the Saudi economy? Why does this make it a major factor in the world?
5. What is the average number of children a typical woman will bear?
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