Saudi Arabia Country Handbook
This handbook provides basic reference information on Saudi Arabia, includ-
ing its geography, history, government, military forces, and communications and
transportation networks. This information is intended to familiarize military per-
sonnel with local customs and area knowledge to assist them during their as-
signment to Saudi Arabia.
The Marine Corps Intel ligence Activity is the community coordinator for the
Country Hand book Program. This product reflects the coordinated U.S. Defense
Intelligence Community position on Saudi Arabia.
Dissemination and use of this publication is restricted to official military and gov-
ernment personnel from the United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada,
Australia, NATO member countries, and other countries as required and desig-
nated for support of coalition operations.
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comment, and information reporting, and are intended for fair use by designated
personnel in their official duties, including local reproduction for training. Further
dissemination of copyrighted material contained in this docu ment, to include ex-
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