Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy with a population exceeding 36.3 million. It is dominated by desert landscapes, plateaus, and Red Sea and Gulf coastlines. The economy is highly industrialised and energy-based with a nominal GDP surpassing $1.2 trillion; petroleum and petrochemicals dominate exports, while imports include vehicles, machinery, electrical equipment, and cereals such as barley and rice.

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