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Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was proclaimed in 1932 by Ibn Saud, uniting Nejd, the Hejaz and other regions he had conquered. It is an absolute monarchy whose kings carry the title Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. Oil discovered in 1938 made it one of the world's largest oil producers.
Key facts
| Dates | 1932 – present CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Arabia & the Caliphates |
| Continent | Asia |
| Type | modern state (absolute monarchy) |
| Capital | Riyadh |
| Founder | Abdulaziz ibn Saud |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
Note on dates: Listed as the successor of the Saudi states; not usually classed as an empire.
Before & after
Preceded by
Kingdom of Hejaz Emirate of Jabal Shammar Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen
In the Islamic timeline
- Salafi Movement (incl. the Najdi 'Wahhabi' reform) — The Saudi state has been closely tied to the Wahhabi movement.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.