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1. Rub' al Khali Desert: The Rub' al Khali or "Empty Quarter" is the world’s largest contiguous sand desert, covering parts of Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE, and Yemen.

2. Historic Diriyah: Diriyah, near Riyadh, is a historic city that was the original home of the Saudi royal family and the first Saudi state.

3. Edge of the World: The Tuwaiq Escarpment, near Riyadh, offers breathtaking views of the plains below and is popularly known as the "Edge of the World."

4. Falcons and Falconry: Falconry is a popular and traditional sport in Saudi Arabia, and the country even issues passports for falcons to travel with their owners.

5. Red Sea Diving: The Red Sea coast offers some of the best diving spots in the world, known for its clear waters, coral reefs, and abundant marine life.

6. World’s Largest Camel Market: The city of Hofuf hosts the largest camel market in the world, where thousands of camels are sold and bought.

7. Coffee Culture: Saudi Arabia has a rich coffee culture, with traditional Arabic coffee, or 'qahwa', being a symbol of hospitality.

8. The Jeddah Tower: Once completed, the Jeddah Tower is set to become the world’s tallest building, surpassing the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

9. Cradle of Islam: Saudi Arabia is the birthplace of Islam and home to its two holiest cities in Islam, Mecca and Medina. Every year, millions of Muslims perform the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
10. Economic Powerhouse: It is the world's largest oil producer and exporter, and oil revenues have transformed it into a regional and economic powerhouse.
11. Archaeological Heritage: The country is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Al-Hijr Archaeological Site (Madain Saleh), the first World Heritage property in Saudi Arabia, which features well-preserved ancient Nabatean tombs.
12. Vision 2030: Saudi Arabia is currently undergoing significant social and economic reforms under the Vision 2030 program, aimed at diversifying its economy and reducing its dependence on oil.