Saudi Arabia

Interesting Facts About Saudi Arabia

• Saudi Arabia is the world's second largest producer of dates after Egypt, producing 1.6 million tonnes as of 2022, which are indigenous to the country and a traditional staple of its diet
• The Al Jouf region contains the world's largest olive farm at 7,713 hectares, with plans to increase olive cultivation to 20 million trees
• Almarai, a Saudi dairy company, is the largest vertically integrated dairy company in the Middle East and the largest dairy firm in the world by volume
• Saudi Arabia operates the world's largest dairy farm at Al Safi, with milk production boasting an annual rate of 6,800 litres per cow, one of the highest in the world
• Less than two percent of Saudi Arabia's total land area is used for crops, reflecting its predominantly arid environment and historically nomadic lifestyle favoring pastoralism of camels, sheep, and goats
• As part of the Saudi Green Initiative, the kingdom aims to plant 100 million mangroves, with 13 million seedlings planted as of 2024

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