The largest country in the Middle East is Saudi Arabia. Covering an area of approximately 2.15 million square kilometers, it occupies most of the Arabian Peninsula and is bordered by Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen. Saudi Arabia is not only significant for its size but also for its considerable influence in the region due to its vast oil reserves, which make it one of the world’s leading oil producers. Additionally, it holds an important cultural and religious status as it is home to the two holiest cities in Islam, Mecca and Medina.