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islam country,Islamic countries “generally refer to countries and regions where Islam is the state religion and the majority of residents believe in Islam (Islamic countries are sometimes referred to as Muslim countries, where Muslims mean Muslims). They include all Arab countries (Kuwait, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Yemen, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Somalia, Djibouti and Comoros), Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Mali, Niger, Nigeria and Chad in Africa, Bosnia Herzegovina, Albania and Kosovo in Europe, and Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Iran, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei in Asia, There are a total of 47 countries and 2 regions (Western Sahara and Kosovo). Only about half of the people in Lebanon, Chad, Nigeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Malaysia practice Islam.
There are also some countries where Muslims do not make up the majority of the population, but due to the influence of Islam, they have declared themselves as Islamic countries and joined the Organization of the Islamic Conference. They are Guinea Bissau, Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin, Cameroon, Gabon, Uganda, Tanzania (joined in 2009) and Mozambique in Africa, as well as Guyana and Suriname in South America.

  • Kuwait

    The State of Kuwait (Arabic: دいلةالいت, English: The State of Kuwait), commonly known as Kuwait (Arabic: الいت); Kuwait, located on the northwest coast of the Persian Gulf in western Asia. Adjacent to Saudi Arabia and Iraq, bordered by the Persian Gulf to the east, and facing Iran across the sea. The coastline is 290 kilometers long. There are 9 islands including Bubiyan and Faraka, with a water area of 5625 square kilometers. The area is 17818 square kilometers. The population of Kuwait is 4.859 million, with Kuwaiti nationals accounting for approximately 32%. The country is divided into six administrative provinces, with Kuwait City as its capital. [1]
    In the 7th century AD, it was part of the Arab Empire. After 1871, it belonged to the Ottoman Empire. It became a British colony in 1899 and gained independence in 1961. On August 2, 1990, it was invaded by Iraq and subsequently triggered the Gulf War. On February 26, 1991, the country was restored. [1]
    Kuwait has abundant oil and natural gas reserves, with proven oil reserves of 14 billion tons, ranking seventh in the world. The natural gas reserves are 1.78 trillion cubic meters, ranking 18th in the world. [1] In 2022, Kuwait’s gross domestic product was 176 billion US dollars, with a per capita gross domestic product of 39000 US dollars and an economic growth rate of 7.6%.

    Chinese name
    State of Kuwait [1]
    Foreign Name
    The State of Kuwait; Kuwait [1] (in English)
    دいلةالいت, (Arabic)
    abbreviation
    Kuwait
    Belonging continent
    Asia
    Capital City
    Kuwait City [1] (largest city)
    major city
    Ferwaniye City
    National Day
    February 25th [1]
    National Anthem
    The National Anthem of Kuwait
    Country code
    KWT
    official language
    Arabic [1]
    Currency
    Kuwaiti Dinar [1]
    Time Zone
    UTC+3
    political system
    Binary constitutional monarchy
    National leaders
    Mishal Ahmed Jaber Al Sabah (Emir), Ahmed Abdullah Ahmad Al Sabah (Prime Minister)
    population size
    4.859 million (September 2023)
    population density
    239.7 people per square kilometer 7
    Main ethnic groups
    Arab [1]
    Main religions
    Islam 1
    land area
    17818 km²
    Total GDP
    176 billion US dollars (2022)
    Per Capita GDP
    39000 USD (2021)
    International telephone area code
    nine hundred and sixty-five
    International Domain Abbreviations
    .kw
    Road traffic
    Drive on the right side
    Climate
    tropical desert climate

    In April 2019, the population of Kuwait was 4.43 million, of which Kuwaiti nationals accounted for about 30%. [2]
    According to a report by The Arab Times on July 8, 2014, the latest statistics show that the number of foreign nationals in Kuwait has reached 2413081, with the highest number of Indians at 762471. Following India is Egypt, with 517973 people; Bangladesh, 181265 people.
    According to the update on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in February 2021, the population of Kuwait is 4.776 million, of which Kuwaiti nationals account for about 30%.
    As of September 2023, the population of Kuwait is 4.824 million, with Kuwaiti nationals accounting for approximately 34%.

  • Iraq

    The Republic of Iraq (Arabic: الجمهورンال동اقンة, Kurdish: كۆماری동ێراق); The Republic of Iraq, abbreviated as “Iraq”, is located in southwestern Asia, northeast of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders Türkiye to the north, Iran to the east, Syria and Jordan to the west, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to the south, and the Persian Gulf to the southeast. The Euphrates River and the Tigris River flow through the entire region from northwest to southeast. The coastline is 60 kilometers long. Except for the mountainous areas in the northeast, it belongs to a tropical desert climate. 7. The highest temperature is in August, with an average daily temperature of 24 ℃ -43 ℃. The lowest temperature is in January, with an average daily temperature of 4 ℃ -16 ℃. The least rainfall occurs from June to September, with an average monthly rainfall of 1 millimeter. The highest rainfall occurs in March, with an average monthly rainfall of 28 millimeters. The total land area is 438300 square kilometers. Iraq is divided into 18 provinces, with Baghdad as its capital. As of November 2024, the total population of Iraq is 45407895, of which 70.3% are urban and 29.7% are rural. [30]
    In the middle of 3000 BC, the earliest inhabitants of the Mesopotamian region, the Sumerians, created cuneiform script, 60 decimal notation, and circular division. Afterwards, Iraq experienced the rule of the Babylonian Kingdom, Assyrian Empire, Neo Babylonian Kingdom, Persia, Seleucid (known as Tiaozhi in Chinese history), Parthian, and Persian Sassanid dynasties. The Abbasid dynasty established its capital in Baghdad. In 1920, it became a British Mandate of Mesopotamia. In 1921, the British sent Faisal I from the Mecca Hashemite royal family to Baghdad to establish the Kingdom of Iraq. The Republic of Iraq was declared in 1958. [1]
    In 2022, Iraq’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was 218.4 billion US dollars. Per capita GDP: 5021 US dollars, economic growth rate: 8.1%

    Chinese name
    Republic of Iraq [1]
    Foreign Name
    The Republic of Iraq (in English)
    الجمهنイة (Arabic)
    كۆماری동ێراق (Kurdish)
    abbreviation
    Iraq
    Belonging continent
    Asia
    Capital City
    Baghdad [1]
    major city
    Basra, Mosul, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Najaf, etc
    National Day
    July 14, 1958
    National Anthem
    My Hometown “[1]
    Country code
    IRQ
    official language
    Arabic, Kurdish [1]
    Currency
    Dinar [1]
    Time Zone
    UTC+3
    political system
    Parliamentary republic
    National leaders
    Abdul Latif Rashid (President), Mohamed Sia Sudani (Prime Minister)
    population size
    46.118 million (as of February 2025)
    population density
    92.6 people per square kilometer 11
    Main ethnic groups
    Arabs, Kurds [1]
    Main religions
    Islam 1
    land area
    438300 km²
    Water area ratio
    1.1%
    Total GDP
    218.4 billion US dollars (2022)
    Per Capita GDP
    5021 USD (2022)
    International telephone area code
    nine hundred and sixty-four
    International Domain Abbreviations
    .iq
    Road traffic
    Drive on the right side
    National Motto
    God is great
    Climate
    tropical desert climate
    national flower
    red rose
    state structure
    federalism

    On November 20, 2024 local time, Iraq held its first national census in 27 years. On November 25, 2024 local time, Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani released the preliminary results of the national census. According to statistics, the total population of Iraq is 45407895, of which 70.3% are urban and 29.7% are rural. In terms of age composition, the population under the age of 15 in Iraq accounts for 36.1%, the working age population aged 15 to 64 accounts for 60.2%, and the population aged 65 and above accounts for 3.7%. Sudani pointed out that the proportion of working age population in Iraq has reached 60%, with an annual population growth rate of 2.3%, and has entered a “demographic dividend period”. Among them, the Arab ethnic group accounts for about 78% (Shia accounts for about 60%, Sunni accounts for about 18%), the Kurdish ethnic group accounts for about 15%, and the rest are Turkmen, Armenian, etc. [1]
    On February 24, 2025 local time, Baghdad reported that the latest national census results released by the Iraqi Ministry of Planning showed that the total population of Iraq had reached 46.118 million.

  • Syria

    The Syrian Arab Republic, abbreviated as Syria, is located in the western part of the Asian continent, on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Türkiye in the north, Iraq in the southeast, Jordan in the south, Lebanon and Israel in the southwest, and Cyprus across the sea in the west. The capital Damascus. The total area is 185180 square kilometers and the coastline is 183 kilometers long. The northern region has a subtropical Mediterranean climate, while the southern region has a tropical desert climate. Arabic is the national language. As of 2023, the total population is 23.22 million, with Arabs accounting for over 80%. 85% of the residents believe in Islam and 14% believe in Christianity. [27]
    Syria had primitive city-state states in existence around 3000 BC. Starting from the 8th century BC, it was successively ruled by Assyria, Macedonia, Rome, Arabia, the European Crusaders, the Egyptian Mamluk dynasty, the Ottoman Empire, and others. In April 1920, it became a French mandate. In June 1940, France surrendered to Germany and Syria was controlled by Nazi Germany. On September 27, 1941, General Jadoule, the commander-in-chief of the Free French Army, declared Syria’s independence in the name of the Allies. In August 1943, Syria established its own government and Shukri Quatli was elected as the first President of the Syrian Republic. On April 17, 1946, Britain and France were forced to withdraw their troops, and Syria gained complete independence. On February 1, 1958, Syria and Egypt announced their merger to form the United Arab Republic. On September 28, 1961, Syria announced its departure from the Arab League and established the Syrian Arab Republic. [28]
    Syria is a middle-income country. The two pillar industries are agriculture and petroleum, which together account for about half of the gross domestic product. After the turbulent situation in Syria in 2011, Western and regional countries such as the United States imposed sanctions on Syria, and the economic situation became increasingly severe. In 2021, GDP was 0.98 billion US dollars.

    Chinese name
    Syrian Arab Republic [1]
    Foreign Name
    The Syrian Arab Republic (in English)
    La R é publique arabe syrienne (French)
    الجمههورイةال동イّة (Arabic)
    abbreviation
    Syria [1]
    Belonging continent
    Asia
    Capital City
    Damascus [1]
    major city
    Aleppo, Homs, etc
    National Day
    April 17th [1]
    National Anthem
    The Guardian of the Territory “(Homat el Diyar)
    Country code
    SYR
    official language
    Arabic [1] (common English and French)
    Currency
    Syrian Pound [1]
    Time Zone
    UTC+2
    political system
    presidential republic
    National leaders
    Ahmed Salad (President)
    population size
    23.22 million 1
    Main ethnic groups
    Arabs, Kurds [1]
    Main religions
    Islam [2] (Sunni and Shia)
    land area
    185180 km ² [27] (including approximately 1200 square kilometers of the Golan Heights occupied by Israel)
    Water area ratio
    1.1%
    Total GDP
    8.98 billion US dollars 27
    Per Capita GDP
    421.1 USD 27
    International telephone area code
    nine hundred and sixty-three
    International Domain Abbreviations
    .sy
    Road traffic
    Drive on the right side
    national flower
    Five leaf Silver Lotus (Ranunculaceae)
    Geographical highest point
    Heimen Mountain (2814 meters)
    The longest river
    The Euphrates River
    The largest lake
    Assad Lake
    Main universities
    Damascus University, Aleppo University, etc

    As of 2023, the total population of Syria is 23.22 million. The urban population and rural population account for 54.16% and 45.84% of the total population, respectively. The employment population in the industrial, agricultural, and service industries accounts for 28.95%, 14.66%, and 56.39% of the total employment population, respectively. The population is mainly concentrated in the capital Damascus and major cities such as Aleppo, Homs, Latakia, Hama, Tartus, etc. [29]
    ethnic groups
    Arabs make up over 80% of the Syrian population, along with Kurds, Armenians, Turkmen, and others. Most Arab residents are concentrated in urban and rural areas such as Damascus, Aleppo, coastal regions, and other areas based on their daily lives. There are about 300000 nomadic residents (Bedouins) in Syria, mainly engaged in animal husbandry. The main tribes include Shumara, Hilabin, Bakar, and Jambur. The Kurdish people are the largest ethnic minority in Syria, mainly residing in the mountainous areas east and northeast of Aleppo. [57
    ]
    language
    Arabic is the national language of Syria. [27]
    religious belief
    85% of Syrian residents believe in Islam and 14% believe in Christianity. Among the Muslim population, Sunnis account for 80% (about 68% of the national population), Shiites account for 20%, and the ruling Alawites account for 75% (about 11.5% of the national population)

  • Lebanon

    The Republic of Lebanon (Arabic: الجمهوريالبنانية); The Republic of Lebanon, abbreviated as Lebanon. Located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Asia, it borders Syria to the east and north, Israel to the south (with undefined borders), and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. It is commonly known as a Middle Eastern country, with its capital in Beirut. The country is divided into 8 provinces, with a land area of 10452 square kilometers and a population of approximately 6.07 million, the vast majority of whom are Arabs. [1]
    In 2000 BC, it was part of Phoenicia. Afterwards, it was successively ruled by Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, and Rome. From the 7th to the early 16th century, it was incorporated into the Arab Empire. It was occupied by the Ottoman Empire in 1517. After World War I, it became a French mandated territory. After France surrendered to Nazi Germany in June 1940, Lebanon was controlled by the Axis powers of Germany and Italy. In June 1941, the British army occupied Lebanon with the assistance of the Free French forces. In November of the same year, the Free French forces announced the end of their mandate over Lebanon. On November 22, 1943, Lebanon declared independence and established the Lebanese Republic. In December 1946, all British and French troops withdrew from Lebanon. In April 1975, the civil war broke out. In 1990, the Lebanese Civil War came to an end.
    Lebanon is a member of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA), with a relatively developed service industry and belongs to the upper middle income category. Lebanon’s gross domestic product is 18 billion US dollars (2021), with a per capita GDP of 4576 US dollars (2021) and an economic growth rate of -7% (2021).

    Chinese name
    Lebanese Republic [1]
    Foreign Name
    The Republic of Lebanon [1] (in English)
    الجمههوريالبنانية (Arabic)
    abbreviation
    Lebanon
    Belonging continent
    Asia
    Capital City
    Beirut [1] (largest city)
    major city
    Tripoli, Baalbek, Tyre, Saida, etc. [1]
    National Day
    November 22, 1943
    National Anthem
    The National Anthem of the Lebanese Republic
    Country code
    LBN
    official language
    Arabic [1]
    Currency
    Lebanese Pound [1]
    Time Zone
    UTC+2
    political system
    Parliamentary republic
    National leaders
    Joseph Orne (President), Nawaf Salam [38] (Prime Minister)
    population size
    Approximately 6.07 million 1
    population density
    667.2 people per square kilometer 9
    Main ethnic groups
    Arab [1]
    Main religions
    Islam [1] (Sunni, Shia), Christianity
    land area
    10452 km² [2]
    Water area ratio
    1.6%
    Total GDP
    18 billion US dollars 1
    Per Capita GDP
    4576 USD 1
    International telephone area code
    nine hundred and sixty-one
    International Domain Abbreviations
    .lb
    Road traffic
    Drive on the right side
    Maximum administrative region
    Bekaa Province
    Climate
    Mediterranean climate
    National Tree
    cedar
    International telephone code
    nine hundred and sixty-one
    Time difference with Beijing
    Summer Time: -5; Winter time: -6
    Main universities
    Lebanese University, Beirut Arab University, etc

    According to the statistics of the World Bank, by the end of 2020, the population of Lebanon is 6825442. About half of the population is concentrated in the provinces of Beirut and Mount Lebanon, while the other half is distributed in the other six provinces. Due to its ethnic characteristics and years of civil war, Lebanon is still one of the few countries in the world where the foreign Lebanese population exceeds the domestic population. There are approximately 15 million Lebanese people around the world, mainly distributed in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Gulf countries.

  • Palestine

    Palestine (Arabic: فلسطイن, English: State of Palestine), abbreviated as “Palestine”, is a country located in the Middle East and western Asia, mainly divided into two parts: the West Bank of the Jordan River and the Gaza Strip: the Gaza Strip covers an area of 365 square kilometers, the West Bank covers an area of 5884 square kilometers, and the actual controlled territory is 2500 square kilometers. According to the map drawn by the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation in October 1997, the West Bank of the Jordan River is divided into 8 provinces, and the Gaza Strip is divided into 5 provinces, with the capital cities being Jerusalem (legal) and Ramsar (actual). The population of Palestine is approximately 14.8 million, while the population of Gaza Strip and West Bank is 5.61 million (as of 2024), with the rest being refugees and expatriates. [84]
    Palestine, formerly known as Canaan, includes present-day Israel, Jordan, Gaza, and the West Bank of the Jordan River. Throughout history, both Jews and Arabs have resided here. On November 15, 1988, the 19th special session of the Palestinian National Council adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring acceptance of General Assembly Resolution 181 and establishing the State of Palestine with Jerusalem as its capital. In May 1994, according to the agreement reached between Palestine and Israel, the Palestinian side implemented limited autonomy in Gaza, Jericho and other areas. After 1995, according to agreements signed by both Israel and Palestine, the Palestinian controlled area gradually expanded, currently including the entire Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank, with a total area of approximately 2500 square kilometers. [1]
    The Palestinian economy heavily relies on foreign aid, and its economic development is constrained by Israel. The ongoing Israeli Palestinian conflict has severely restricted the development of the Palestinian economy. The main economic data for 2021 are as follows: Gross Domestic Product (GDP): 15.027 billion US dollars, GDP growth rate: 7.1%. [1]
    On January 19, 2025 local time, the Prime Minister’s Office announced that the first phase ceasefire agreement in Gaza will come into effect at 11:15 am local time in Israel on the 19th.

    Chinese name
    State of Palestine [1]
    Foreign Name
    State of Palestine [1]
    فلسطイن (Arabic)
    abbreviation
    Palestine
    Belonging continent
    Asia
    Capital City
    Jerusalem (legal), Allah (actual)
    major city
    Jericho, Jennin, Bethlehem, Gaza, etc
    National Day
    November 15, 1988
    National Anthem
    My Redemption
    Country code
    PSE [18]
    official language
    Arabic
    Currency
    Israel’s New Shekel
    Time Zone
    UTC+2
    political system
    Semi presidential republic
    National leaders
    Mahmoud Abbas (President)
    population size
    5.5 million [89] (as of the end of 2024)
    population density
    847.4 people per square kilometer 17
    Main ethnic groups
    Arab
    Main religions
    Islam (Sunni)
    land area
    5884 km ² (365 km ² in Gaza Strip)
    Water area ratio
    3.5%
    Total GDP
    17.396 billion US dollars 84
    Per Capita GDP
    Approximately $3249 84
    International telephone area code
    nine hundred and seventy
    International Domain Abbreviations
    .ps
    Road traffic
    keep to the right
    Climate Type
    Mediterranean climate
    Main universities
    Najah University

    The main ethnic groups in Palestine are Jews and Arabs.
    5.5 million (as of the end of 2024), including 3.4 million in the West Bank and 2.1 million in Gaza. Arabic is commonly used and the main belief is Islam

  • Jordan

    The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Arabic: المكةالأردنّيّالهاشميّ, English: The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan), abbreviated as Jordan, is located in western Asia, northwest of the Arabian Peninsula, adjacent to Palestine and Israel to the west, Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Saudi Arabia to the southeast and south, and the Gulf of Aqaba, which borders the Red Sea to the southwest, is the only seaport. The western highlands belong to the subtropical Mediterranean climate, with a mild climate and an average temperature of 7 ℃ -14 ℃ in January and 26 ℃ -33 ℃ in July. The eastern and southeastern regions are deserts, accounting for 78% of the country’s total area and covering a land area of 89000 square kilometers. Jordan is divided into 12 provinces, with Amman as its capital. [8] The population of Jordan is 11.62 million (including Palestinian, Syrian, and Iraqi refugees).
    Jordan was originally a part of Palestine. At the beginning of the 7th century AD, it belonged to the territory of the Arab Empire. In 1517 AD, it belonged to the Ottoman Empire. After World War I, it became a British mandate. In 1921, with the Jordan River as the boundary, the west was still called Palestine and the east was called the Emirate of Outer Jordan. On March 22, 1946, Outer Jordan gained independence. Establish a constitutional monarchy.
    In 2022, Jordan’s main economic data is as follows: Gross Domestic Product: 48.06 billion US dollars. Per capita Gross Domestic Product: Approximately 4100 US dollars.

    Chinese name
    Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan [1]
    Foreign Name
    The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (in English)
    المكةالأردنّイّةالهاشمイّة (Arabic)
    abbreviation
    Jordan
    Belonging continent
    Asia
    Capital City
    Amman (largest city)
    major city
    Irbid, Aqaba, etc
    National Day
    May 25, 1946
    National Anthem
    Long live the king
    Country code
    JOR
    official language
    Arabic
    Currency
    Dinar
    Time Zone
    UTC+2
    political system
    Binary constitutional monarchy
    National leaders
    Abdullah II (King), Jafar Hassan (Prime Minister)
    population size
    11.62 million (including Palestinian, Syrian, and Iraqi refugees)
    population density
    124.15 people per square kilometer (as updated on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in June 2022)
    Main ethnic groups
    Arab
    Main religions
    Islam (Sunni)
    land area
    89000 km²
    Total GDP
    48.06 billion US dollars (2022)
    Per Capita GDP
    Approximately $4100 (2022)
    International telephone area code
    nine hundred and sixty-two
    International Domain Abbreviations
    .jo
    Road traffic
    Drive on the right side
    National Motto
    Allah, country, monarch
    Climate
    Subtropical desert climate
    national flower
    Black Iris Flower
    Military Festival
    Army Day: June 10th
    Common language
    English
    Main universities
    Jordan University, Yarmouk University, etc

    11.42 million (including Palestinian, Syrian, and Iraqi refugees), 98% of the population are Arabs, with a small number of Circassians, Turkmen, and Armenians. The state religion is Islam, with 92% of residents being Sunni and 2% being Shia and Druze. About 6% of the residents believe in Christianity, mainly belonging to the Greek Orthodox Church.

  • Saudi Arabia

    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Arabic: الملكة الイة السイدイة [14]), commonly known as Saudi Arabia (translated as Saudi Arabia in Taiwan), abbreviated as Saudi Arabia. Located in the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the Persian Gulf to the east, the Red Sea to the west, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen and other countries, and is connected to Bahrain via the Fahd King’s Bridge. The country has a land area of 2.25 million square kilometers and its capital is Riyadh. The population is 32.18 million (as of June 2023), of which approximately 58.4% are Saudi citizens. The country is divided into 13 provinces, with first level counties and second level counties under each province.
    In the 7th century, the founder of Islam, Muhammad, and his successors unified the Arabian Peninsula and established the Arab Empire. In the 16th century, it was ruled by the Ottoman Empire. In 1727, the Saudi family established the first Saudi Emirate, which was destroyed by the Ottoman Empire in 1818. In 1824, the Saudi family established the second Saudi Emirate, which was destroyed in 1891 due to internal strife within the ruling family. In 1902, Abdulaziz established the third Saudi Emirate and gradually unified most of the Arabian Peninsula, establishing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932.
    Saudi Arabia is a monarchy that implements a policy of free economy. [15] The proven reserves of crude oil are 38.2 billion tons, accounting for 17.3% of the world’s reserves and ranking second in the world. The main exports are crude oil and petroleum products, accounting for about 90% of the total exports. It is the world’s largest producer of desalinated seawater, accounting for approximately 21% of the world’s total desalination capacity. In 2022, the gross domestic product (GDP) was 1108.1 billion US dollars, with a GDP growth rate of 8.7% and a per capita GDP of 34400 US dollars.

    Chinese name
    Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [1]
    Foreign Name
    Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (in English)
    الملكة الイة (Arabic)
    abbreviation
    Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia
    Belonging continent
    Asia
    Capital City
    Riyadh
    major city
    Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, Dammam, etc
    National Day
    September 23rd
    National Anthem
    Long live our beloved king
    Country code
    SAU
    official language
    Arabic [1]
    Currency
    Saudi Riyal [1]
    Time Zone
    UTC+3
    political system
    absolute monarchy
    National leaders
    Salman bin Abdulaziz (King), Mohammed bin Salman (Prime Minister)
    population size
    32.18 million (June 2023)
    population density
    16.2 people per square kilometer 12
    Main ethnic groups
    Arab
    Main religions
    Islam (Sunni)
    land area
    2250000 km²
    Total GDP
    1108.1 billion US dollars 1
    Per Capita GDP
    34400 USD 1
    International telephone area code
    nine hundred and sixty-six
    International Domain Abbreviations
    .sa
    Road traffic
    Drive on the right side
    Geographical highest point
    Soda Mountain (altitude 3133 meters)
    Religious Shrines
    Mecca, Medina
    Main universities
    Medina University, King Saud University, etc

    As of June 2023, the population of Saudi Arabia is 32.18 million, of which approximately 58.4% are Saudi citizens. Islam is the state religion, with 85% Sunni and 15% Shia. [1]
    The main ethnic group in Saudi Arabia is the Arab people. Sunni Muslims make up the majority of the population and are distributed throughout the country. The number of Shia Muslims is extremely small, mainly residing in the eastern region. In addition, there are also a small number of Bedouin people.

  • Yemen

    The Republic of Yemen (Arabic: الجمهورياليمنية, English: Republic of Yemen [1]) is located at the southwestern end of the Arabian Peninsula. Adjacent to Saudi Arabia and Oman, it borders the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Arabian Sea, with a coastline of 1906 kilometers. The climate in mountainous and plateau areas within the territory is relatively mild, while desert areas are hot and dry. The annual average highest temperature is 39 ℃ and the lowest temperature is -8 ℃, with a land area of 528000 square kilometers. Yemen is divided into 21 provinces and 1 municipality, with Sana’a as its capital. The population of Yemen is 32.98 million. [1]
    Yemen has a recorded history of over 3000 years and is one of the cradles of ancient civilizations in the Arab world. Starting from the 14th century BC, dynasties such as the Kingdom of Ma’in, Saba, and Himyaarit were established successively. In 575 AD, they were incorporated into the Persian Empire and became part of the Arab Empire in the 7th century. In the 9th century, the Rashid Dynasty was established. After the 16th century, they were successively invaded and occupied by Portugal, the Ottoman Empire, and Britain. In 1918, the Mutawakkilia Kingdom of Yemen was established. In 1934, Britain forced the Kingdom to recognize its occupation of southern Yemen, and Yemen was officially divided into North and South. In September 1962, the “Free Officers” organization led by Abdullah Salal launched a revolution, overthrew the Badr dynasty in the north, and established the Yemen Arab Republic. In 1967, South Yemen gained independence from British colonial rule and established the People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen. On May 22, 1990, North and South Yemen declared unity and established the Republic of Yemen. [1]
    Yemen has a backward economy and is one of the least developed countries in the world. Economic development mainly relies on oil exports. The main economic data for 2021 are as follows: Gross Domestic Product: 21.06 billion US dollars. Per capita Gross Domestic Product: 691 US dollars.

    Chinese name
    Republic of Yemen [1]
    Foreign Name
    The Republic of Yemen [1] (in English)
    الجمهنイة (Arabic)
    abbreviation
    Yemen
    Belonging continent
    Asia
    Capital City
    Sana’a [1] (legal capital)
    major city
    HODEIDAH
    National Day
    May 22nd [3]
    National Anthem
    The United Republic
    Country code
    YEM
    official language
    Arabic [1]
    Currency
    Yemeni Riyal
    Time Zone
    UTC+3
    political system
    democratic republic
    National leaders
    Rashad Mohammad Ali (Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council), Salim Saleh bin Brick (Prime Minister)
    population size
    32.98 million [1]
    population density
    56.44 people per square kilometer (as of June 2022)
    Main ethnic groups
    Arab
    Main religions
    Islam 1
    land area
    528000 km² [1]
    Total GDP
    23.55 billion US dollars 1
    Per Capita GDP
    1018 USD 1
    International telephone area code
    nine hundred and sixty-seven
    International Domain Abbreviations
    .ye
    Road traffic
    Drive on the right side
    Climate Type
    tropical desert climate
    national flower
    Coffee flower
    national bird
    Eagle
    National Tree
    coffee tree
    Main universities
    Sana’a University, Aden University

    population
    In the 1994 census, the total population was 14587807, with a net increase of 4623836 people over the past decade, an increase of 31.7%, and an average annual growth rate of 3.02%. At this growth rate, Yemen’s population can double in 23 years. The population density is 35.53 people per square kilometer.
    The capital Sana’a has a population of 2.983 million. Taz Province has the largest population, with 2402569 people, accounting for 12.18% of the total population; Next is Hodeidah Province with 2161379 people, accounting for 10.96%; 2137546 people in Ib Province, accounting for 10.84%; Maharaja Province has the smallest population, with 89093 people, accounting for only 0.45%.
    There are a total of 2762006 households nationwide, with an average of 7.1 people per household. The province with the highest average household population is Shabwa, with 8.8 people, followed by Marib, with 8.6 people, and the provinces with the lowest are Hodeidah and Mahala, with 6.2 people.
    There are a total of 2882759 residential properties in the country, with an average of 6.8 people living in each residence. The provinces with the highest average population per residential area are Amran and Shabwa, with 8.7 people, while the province with the lowest population is Hodeidah, with 5.8 people.
    32.98 million. The vast majority are Arabs. [1]
    nationality
    The vast majority of residents in Yemen are Arabs, with a very small number of Africans.
    Arab people living in Yemen are based on tribes, with over 190 tribes in the country, of which more than 150 are located in mountainous areas. Hashd, Bakir, Haka, and Mudhaki are the four main tribes, among which Hashd tribe is the strongest and most well-known in the country. This tribe is concentrated in Sana’a, Hajjah, and Sada provinces, with a population of over one million. It is composed of more than 50 small and medium-sized tribes and is a powerful entity that integrates politics, economy, military, and religion. Its status and importance are very prominent.

  • Oman

    The Sultanate of Oman, also known as Oman, is a country located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in West Asia. It borders the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest. Oman is divided into 11 provinces based on administrative regions, with 61 states under each province. Its capital is Muscat. As of January 2024, the population of Oman is 5.16 million. [1]
    Oman is one of the oldest countries in the Arabian Peninsula. In the 7th century AD, it became part of the Arab Empire and gained independence at the end of the 11th century. In 1507, Oman was invaded and colonized by Portugal for a long time. In 1649, the local people of Oman overthrew Portuguese rule and established the Ariba dynasty. In 1871, Britain invaded Oman and forced it to accept unequal treaties. In 1913, the mountainous tribes of Oman launched an anti British uprising and established the “Islamic Sultanate of Oman”. In 1920, British colonizers signed the Treaty of Sib with the “Islamic State”, recognizing its independence, and Oman was divided into two parts: the “Sultanate of Muscat” and the “Islamic State of Oman”. In 1967, Sultan Said bin Temur of the Sultanate of Muscat, with the support of Britain, finally unified the entire territory of Oman and renamed it the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. On July 23, 1970, the Sultan of Timur was forced to abdicate and his only son Qaboos ascended to the throne, changing the country’s name to “Sultanate of Oman” and using it to this day. In 1973, British troops withdrew from Oman.
    The oil and gas industry is Oman’s pillar industry, with oil and gas revenue accounting for 68% of the country’s fiscal revenue and 41% of its gross domestic product. On November 9, 2000, Oman officially joined the World Trade Organization, becoming its 139th member. In 2022, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was 86.3 billion US dollars, with a per capita GDP of 19000 US dollars.

    Chinese name
    Sultanate of Oman [1]
    Foreign Name
    The Sultanate of Oman (in English)
    سلطنة (Arabic)
    abbreviation
    Oman
    Belonging continent
    Asia
    Capital City
    Muscat [1]
    major city
    Nizwa, Suhar
    National Day
    November 18, 1970
    National Anthem
    Sudanese Hymn
    Country code
    OMN
    official language
    Arabic [1]
    Currency
    Omani rial
    Time Zone
    UTC+4
    political system
    absolute monarchy
    National leaders
    Haisam bin Talig Al Said (Sudan)
    population size
    5.16 million (January 2024)
    population density
    16.5 people per square kilometer (2020)
    Main ethnic groups
    Arab
    Main religions
    Islam [1] (Ibad sect)
    land area
    About 309500 km ² [1]
    Total GDP
    99.3 billion US dollars (2023)
    Per Capita GDP
    19000 USD (2023)
    International telephone area code
    nine hundred and sixty-eight
    International Domain Abbreviations
    .om
    Road traffic
    Drive on the right side
    Main universities
    Kabus University, Suhar University

    population
    In 2014, Oman’s total population was 3.957 million, including 2.213 million domestic population and 1.744 million foreign resident population. Muscat Province and Batinai District alone account for 55% of the national population. Some areas are sparsely populated, and Musandam Province, with the smallest population, accounts for less than 1% of the national population. The population density of Oman is 12.8 people per square kilometer. [4] According to data from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in March 2018, the population of Oman was 4.559 million, with Omani people accounting for 54.9%; Islam is the state religion, with 85.9% of the population being Muslims, mostly belonging to the Ibadan sect. [1]
    As of January 2024, Oman has a population of 5.16 million, of which 57% are Omani. Islam is the state religion. 85.9% of the population are Muslims, mostly belonging to the Ibadan sect. [1]
    nationality
    The vast majority of Oman’s population are Arabs, with the majority of immigrants being Indians, Iranians, Pakistanis, and others.
    In 2008, the Chinese Community Club of Oman was established, with 150000 registered members. The majority of Chinese people are from Northeast China, mainly residing in the capital cities of Muscat, Sul, Suhar, Blemi, and Sarala. They engage in business, open restaurants, shops, traditional Chinese medicine clinics, beauty salons, and other businesses.

  • The United Arab Emirates

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE), also known as Abu Dhabi, is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering Saudi Arabia to the west and south, adjacent to Oman to the east and northeast, facing the Persian Gulf to the north, and facing Iran across the sea, it belongs to a tropical desert climate, mainly composed of plains, mountains, and depressions, with abundant oil and natural gas resources. The total area is 83600 square kilometers, with a coastline of 734 kilometers, consisting of 7 emirates. As of July 2024, the total population of the United Arab Emirates is 10.24 million, with 88% being foreigners. The majority of residents practice Islam, with the majority being Sunni. Arabic is the official language and English is commonly used.
    In the 7th century AD, the United Arab Emirates was under the jurisdiction of the Arab Empire. Since the 16th century, colonialists such as Portugal, the Netherlands, and France have successively invaded. At the beginning of the 19th century, Britain invaded the Persian Gulf region and became a British protectorate in 1820. In 1971, Britain announced the termination of the protection treaty. On December 2 of the same year, the United Arab Emirates was declared as a federal state consisting of six emirates: the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the Emirate of Dubai, the Emirate of Sharjah, the Emirate of Fujairah, the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, and the Emirate of Ajman. On February 10, 1972, the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah [31] joined the United Arab Emirates. [6]
    The United Arab Emirates is a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and its economy is mainly based on oil production and petrochemical industry. In addition, it vigorously develops a knowledge-based economy with information technology as its core, while also focusing on renewable energy research and development. The capital Abu Dhabi was selected as the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency in June 2009. [6] The United Arab Emirates is also a member of the League of Arab States, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and the Greater Arab Free Trade Area. [7] In 2022, the gross domestic product of the United Arab Emirates was $446.6 billion, with a per capita GDP of $47700 and a GDP growth rate of 8.9%.
    On April 21, 2025, the United Arab Emirates plans to use artificial intelligence to assist in the development of new legislation.

    Chinese name
    The United Arab Emirates
    Foreign Name
    The United Arab Emirates
    abbreviation
    The United Arab Emirates
    Belonging continent
    Asia
    Capital City
    Abu Dhabi [1]
    major city
    Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain
    National Day
    December 2, 1971 [2] (Independence Day)
    National Anthem
    Arabic Emirati Tahiat Alalam
    Country code
    ARE
    official language
    Arabic
    Currency
    UAE dirham, sub currency fils [1]
    Time Zone
    UTC+4
    political system
    Aristocratic republic
    National leaders
    Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan 6, Mohammed bin Rashid [6] (Prime Minister)
    population size
    10.24 million (July 2024)
    population density
    113.6 people per square kilometer 7
    Main ethnic groups
    Arab
    Main religions
    Islam
    land area
    83600 km²
    Water area ratio
    0.1%
    Total GDP
    457.4 billion US dollars (2023)
    Per Capita GDP
    50600 USD (2023)
    International telephone area code
    nine hundred and seventy-one
    International Domain Abbreviations
    .ae
    Road traffic
    Drive on the right side
    legal system
    Islamic law
    national bird
    peregrine falcon
    national flower
    tagetes patula
    Original name
    Trucial Oman

    As of July 2024, the population of the United Arab Emirates is 10.24 million, mainly distributed in emirates such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. The national population accounts for 11.48% of the total population; The foreign population accounts for 88%, mainly from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Iran, Egypt, etc. There are nearly 300000 local Chinese residents, mainly concentrated in emirates such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi