Last reviewed: September 2, 2026
Saudi Arabia is listed in Western Asia, within Asia. Its capital is Riyadh. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.
Where is Saudi Arabia?
For broad geographic classification, Saudi Arabia is grouped under Asia and the subregion Western Asia. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.
What are the country codes for Saudi Arabia?
The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is SA, while the three-letter code is SAU. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.
Borders and nearby geography
Saudi Arabia has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.