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For the intrepid traveller, Saudi has an exhaustive list of attractions, both natural and man-made. These attractions are unique to the country and hide wholesome secrets in their edifice. If you think your knowledge of the world is sound, identify these attractions in Saudi and test your travel IQ.
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1. Aptly named, these cliffs are one of Saudi’s most iconic locations. They’re just a 90-minute drive from Riyadh, and the view of the horizon here is absolutely marvelous. What are these iconic, millenia old, 300-metre-high cliffs called?
Edge of the world
Top of the world
Horizon view
Mount Atlas
2. The tallest fountain in the world, the King Fahd Fountain, rises 321 metres into the air. The water plumes upwards at 350kph, and is a treat to watch. In which city is this fountain located?
Dammam
Riyadh
Jeddah
Taif
3. This 90-metre-tall building belongs to a world-class cultural centre that features an expansive library, a theatre, a cinema hall, an ideas lab, a knowledge tower, galleries and several installations. What is this one-of-a-kind attraction called?
AlUla
Ithra
Alfelwah
Aljowharah
4. The erstwhile capital of the country, this city was the original seat of power for the kingdom’s Al Saud family, and is today a UNESCO World Heritage site. Which city is this?
Jeddah
Riyadh
Dammam
Diriyah
5. Home to 7,000-year-old tombs and natural rock formations, this is a historian’s, geologist’s and adventurer’s dream destination. There is an oasis in the heart of this location. Which place in Saudi is this?
AlUla
Al Baha
Abha
Taif
6. Just off the coast of Jazan, lies a protected archipelago of islands and coral islets. It is the perfect destination to discover Saudi’s wildlife and natural abundance. What are these islands called?
Sanafir
Tiran
Farasan
Tarout
7. There is a village in the Asir region of Saudi that is known for its unique hill fortresses built 350 years ago. This village is famous for the “Flower Men”, villagers who adorn headgear made of flower wreaths. What is this village called?
Rijal Almaa
Al Nuzha
Al Baha
Dahran
8. . The world’s largest olive farm is not in Italy or Spain, but in a province in Saudi. A surreal destination for history lovers, this province is also home to 1st and 10th century CE towns. Which place in Saudi boasts of this distinction?
Abha
Al Jouf
AlUla
Diriyah
9. The Al Rahma Mosque is a turquoise-colored place of worship that is supported on stilts, which allow it to extend into the Red Sea. During high tide, it seems like the mosque is floating in the sea. Where is this mosque located?
Dammam
King Abdullah Economic City
Jeddah
Jazan
10. Some of the most prominent Neolithic rock art of the Gulf region dating back to 9,000 years ago is found in this town that lies on an ancient lake bed, in the Hail region of Saudi. What is this place called?
Jubbah
Taif
Medina
Abha
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