Saudi Arabia (The Era of Relative Peace)

Saudi Arabia, also known as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is an absolute Islamic monarchy located in a region of southwest Asia also known as the Middle East. It is bordered by Jordan and the former nation of Iraq to the north and northeast; by Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the east; Oman on the southeast; and Yemen on the south. Additionally, it borders the Persian Gulf to the northeast and the Red Sea to the west.