D A. The flag of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is rectangular and its width is two-thirds of its length. The Flag of Saudi Arabia must not be hung at half mast or touch ground or water in respect of the Shahada written on it.
The national emblem of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia consists of a palm tree on top of two crossed Arab swords. Swords symbolize strength, stamina and sacrifice while the palm tree symbolizes vitality, growth and prosperity. Currency of the Kingdom: The currency of Kingdom is the Saudi Riyal which is gold-plated, convertible and divided into Halalas. It has the following denominations; paper notes : one Riyal, five, ten, twenty, fifty, one hundred Riyals, two-hundred and five-hundred Riyals; Coins : one Riyal, fifty, twenty five, ten and five Halalas.
The exchange rate is 3. S dollar. Measures and Weights: The metric system is generally used in Saudi Arabia for measures and the Kilogram for weights. The Hijri year has days divided into 12 lunar months. Official Holidays: The official holidays in the Kingdom are as follows :.
Eid Al Fatr : From 25th of Ramadan to 5th of Shawal for a duration of 10 days extending up to two weeks if it starts before weekend holiday. All government institutions and departments are closed during these holidays.
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Its ravine extends for more than ten kilometers from north to south while the valley itself continues in the plain for three kilometers, after which it meets another crack that is two kilometers in length.
It was named after the Arabic word "Lajab" for the commotion caused by the impact of the waterfalls on the rocks underneath, together with the sounds made by many songbirds in the area. Wadi Lajab witnesses an unrivalled turnout of tourists both from inside and outside the Kingdom, who seek to enjoy nature by taking in the sight of the waterfalls and dense trees hanging in the foothills of the mountains, a scene that is most enjoyable when the sunshine finds its way into the valley for a few hours at noon time.
Wadi Semnan. Then, it extends towards the west side and branching into different branches surrounding the city of Az-Zulfi. The Semnan valley eventually reaches Nafud Ath-Thuwairat, accumulating to a total length of approximately 30 kilometres. Wadi Semnan is one of the pre-Islamic era sources, and has been named so throughout the eras until the modern day. The name was originally that of a village on which the valley was located in the past.
To a large extent, Az-Zulfi and the nearby villages depended on the valley as a water source for their water wells, owing to the frequent water flooding in the valley.
Wadi Semnan is surrounded by lush farms, palm groves and acacia trees, and it turns in the spring into a natural paradise where travel enthusiasts arrive in numbers. Wadi Salbukh. A destination to explore. Many wildlife and exploration enthusiasts are well acquainted with Wadi Salbukh, located fifty kilometres north of the city of Riyadh, owing to its natural beauty, constant flow of water for most of the year, as well as the huge acacia trees which the area is known for.
Wadi Salbukh has numerous streams, and it also turns east until it flows into Wadi Mulhem, on which a large dam was built that traps torrents, creating a large lake of magnificent beauty.
In spring, the valley turns into a carpet-like lusg green of various types of wild plants, such as acidosis, wild watercress, lettuce. Wadi Hawiyat Namar. A camping haven. Located about sixty kilometres south of Mecca, Wadia Hawiyat Namar the Hawiyat Namar valley is one of the most famous natural sites that the people of Mecca are keen to visit in times of rain as well as during the spring.
This is no surprise given its breath-taking natural beauty, with its serene springs, the Sidra trees, and plants along its stretch creating a picturesque scene. Every once in a while, some of the animals that inhabit the valley can be seen, such as monkeys and hyenas. The valley is a perfect destination for a family retreat, with many households finding Wadi Hawiyat Namar a haven for camping and spending the most enjoyable times embraced by nature.
The valley is one of the ancient Hajj Islamic pilgrimage routes and is characterized by its mild atmosphere almost all year round. Visitors also require an SUV to be able to traverse its paths. Wadi Al-Meshqar. A breath of fresh air. Its flow tells the story of great rivers, as it pierces through deserts. Spread upon its banks are lush, dense trees and vegetation, where lovers of the desert and scenic nature are keen to visit, particularly in rainy seasons.
The valley continues flowing northwards for a distance of approximately km. The valley lies at a distance of kilometres from the capital, Riyadh. The people of Hormah built a large dam on the valley hundreds of years ago, with the stones used occupying a length of nearly meters. The valley eventually became a popular outlet for the people of Majmaah and Riyadh, and is home to a variety of geese and ducks of different shapes and colors, as well as migrating birds.
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