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Saudi Arabia
  • Imports from Saudi Arabia A$479 million
  • Exports to Saudi Arabia A$1,731 million
  • Capital Riyadh
  • Official Language Arabic
  • Surface Area 2,150,000 sq km
  • Population 29 million

(Last updated: 27 March 2012)

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Australians planning to travel to, or who are in the Middle East, are urged to monitor developments that may affect their safety - through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (DFAT) current general travel advice and bulletins.

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  • ECONOMIC CLIMATE
    Potential investment in the development of the petrochemicals, oil refining, phosphates and gas sectors could significantly increase the percentage of oil and oil derivatives.
    » read more at DFAT
  • TRADE RELATIONS
    As Australia's second largest market in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is an important trading partner for Australia.
    » read more at DFAT
  • POLITICAL CLIMATE
    Saudi Arabia is a monarchy ruled by a King chosen from and by the Al Saud family members. Islamic law is the basis of the authority of the monarchy.
    » read more at DFAT

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