See How Much You Know About Saudi Arabia

Men read the Koran during the holy month of Ramadan at a mosque near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2015.
Men read the Koran during the holy month of Ramadan at a mosque near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2015. Faisal Al Nasser/Reuters

Test your knowledge of Saudi Arabia, from geography to oil.

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October 16, 2018 11:00 am (EST)

Men read the Koran during the holy month of Ramadan at a mosque near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2015.
Men read the Koran during the holy month of Ramadan at a mosque near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2015. Faisal Al Nasser/Reuters
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Test your knowledge of countries, history, economics, foreign policy, and more.

An oil powerhouse that is home to Islam's two holiest sites, Saudi Arabia plays an influential role in the Middle East and beyond. How much do you know about the kingdom?

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