Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia is an Arabic speaking monarchy which borders the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf, north of Yemen. The Chief of State and Head of Government are the King and the Prime Minister. There is a Consultative Council composed of 60 members and a chairman who are appointed by the King. The legal system is based on Islamic law but several secular codes have been introduced. The nation is a member of the Arab League, OPEC, the UN, and the IMO.

The Saudi economy is based on oil as the country is the largest exporter of petroleum products in the world. There are especially strong economic and political ties with the United States. Japan and the United Kingdom are also major trading partners. The unit of currency is the Saudi riyal.