Saudi Arabia, also known as the Kingdom of SAUDI Arabia, is a Middle Eastern nation located in the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen. SAUDI Arabia is the largest country in the region and is home to the two holiest sites in Islam, Mecca and Medina. The official language is Arabic and the currency is the SAUDI Riyal. The head of state is King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.