Jeddah (pop. 2,817,700): Old mud houses and modern
skyscrapers; Arabic treats and international cuisine;
and traditional flowing robes and modern designer
wear. All this plus some of the best scuba diving
in the world!
With mud-brick houses and towering skyscrapers,
traditional garments and designer clothing boutiques,
food stalls and McDonald's, and camels and luxury
cars, Saudi Arabia is an extraordinary country.
Population:
23,337,700
Location:
Middle East, bordering the Red Sea, Jordan,
Iraq, Kuwait, the Persian Gulf, Bahrain, Qatar,
the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen.