Saudi Arabia has an oil-based economy with strong government controls over major economic activities. It possesses more than 20% of the world's proven petroleum reserves, ranks as the largest exporter of petroleum, and ... read more
Saudi Arabia flora and fauna largely depend on the climatic conditions and the vegetation of the place. Being a desert country, the plants and animals are so featured, that they easily adapt to the harsh weather ... read more
desertification; depletion of underground water resources; the lack of perennial rivers or permanent water bodies has prompted the development of extensive seawater desalination facilities; coastal pollution from oil spills