Curated OER
University of Texas: Saudi Arabia: Small Political Map
This map of Saudi Arabia is very easy to read. It shows the major cities and its location in relation to other countries in the Middle East. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Saudi Arabia: Timeline
This timeline of Saudi Arabian history is a brief look of events from 1750 to 2000. Click on the timeline to enlarge it so it is easy to read. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: The Saudi Labyrinth [Pdf]
A discussion of the political events that are unfolding in the country, who the main players are, attempts to institute political reform and how it could lead to a more liberal government. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Saudi Arabia
This page includes information about Saudi Arabia, including geography, environment, languages, religion, population, and more. Read how the plants and animals adapt to its hostile climate.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Saudi Arabia
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Saudi Arabia, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Other
Looklex: Mecca
Encyclopedia entry that details the important points and history about the holy city of Mecca and briefly refers to the mosque and the Ka'ba.
Other
The Desert Caves Project
The Saudi Geological Society sponsors this site devoted to world desert cave exploration and geology. Includes a picture gallery, reports, bibliography, and related resources.
PBS
Pbs: Over a Barrel
This site focuses on the importance of the concentration of oil in the Middle East to world politics. Read the backgrounder by Charles Krause before reading this transcript of Online Newshour.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Saudi Arabia
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Saudi Arabia. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will provide...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Saudis
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Saudis. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Saudi Arabia
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Saudi Arabia. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Saudi Arabia
BBC News offers a general overview of the wealthy Middle Eastern country of Saudi Arabia. Focus is on history, current problems, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Anthropomorphic Stele
Archaeologists believe that the Ha'il stele was probably associated with religious or burial practices, and was likely used as a grave marker in an open-air sanctuary. While we do not know who produced the stele,we continue to be...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Saudi Arabia: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Saudi Arabia in the Middle East.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Saudi Arabia (Lesson Plan)
In this lesson plan, learners examine the importance of Saudi Arabia for Arabs and Muslims worldwide as well as the history of U.S.-Saudi relations. Students will identify and analyze the possible causes for terrorist acts committed...
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Saudi Arabia
This site gives detailed information about the flag of Saudi Arabia.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Saudi Arabia
The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Saudi Arabia are found on this site.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
A brief profile ofSaudi King, Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Southwest Asian Governments
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will describe the different political structures of the Middle East, explain the basic structure of the national governments in Turkey, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Middle East Map
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using interactive tools, students will discover the many regions of the Middle East using graphic maps and finally, rearrange the jigsaw pieces to recreate the full map.
Other
Hnn: Why We Must Hope and Pray the Saudi Monarchy Reforms
This article from the History News Network gives a history of Saudi Arabia, including information about Osama bin Laden. (19 May 2003)
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Operation Desert Storm
A brief overview of Operation Desert Storm, the preceding events, and the outcome.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Week of 1 13 14: Dinosaur Bones Found in Saudi Arabia
Article reports on dinosaur bones which have been discovered for the first time in Saudi Arabia.
Curated OER
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Saudi Arabia
Learn about religion in Saudi Arabia, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.