Saudi Arabia National Anthem
The Royal Salute (Aash Al Maleek)

Lyrics

Hasten to glory and supremacy,
Glorify the Creator of the heavens!
And raise the green flag



Carrying the emblem of Light,
Repeating: Allah is the greatest,
O my country!
My country, Live as the glory of Muslims!
Long live the King for the flag and the country!

Flag History

Adopted in 1973, the flag of Saudi Arabia symbolizes the Arab people of the desert.
Green was thought to be the favorite color of the prophet Muhammad and the white shahada
is the Muslim Statement of Faith.

Geographic Coordinates:
25 00 N, 45 00 E
Area:
2,149,690 sq km
Population:
29,207,277
Life Expectancy:
76.51 years
Government Type:
Monarchy
Capital:
Riyadh
GDP:
$585.8 billion (2009 est.)
Unemployment:
11.7% (2009 est.)
Currency:
Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Calling Code:
+966
Internet TLD:
.sa