Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, founded in 1932 when Ibn Saud unified the Arabian peninsula, is an absolute monarchy governed by Sharia law and the world's largest oil exporter. Custodian of Islam's two holiest sites - Mecca and Medina - the kingdom wields enormous religious influence. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 seeks to modernise the economy and diversify beyond oil.

• Existed: 1932 CE – present
• Type: Entity
• Government: Absolute Monarchy
• Capital: Riyadh