1. Which country has no rivers?

  • Uzbekistan
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  • Saudi Arabia
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  • Egypt
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  • Singapore
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Saudi Arabia (officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) is located in Western Asia, occupying most of the Arabian Peninsula, with its capital Riyadh.

According to World Atlas , Saudi Arabia is mostly desert, with no natural rivers or lakes, only wadis (streambeds/valleys that are often dry).

The climate in Saudi Arabia is harsh, with summer temperatures exceeding 50°C. It is one of the driest countries in the world , with little rainfall and high evaporation rates.

2. Where does this country's main source of water come from?

  • Large rivers and natural lakes
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  • Rainwater harvesting over large areas
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  • Desalinated groundwater and seawater
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  • Melting ice
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Saudi Arabia is one of the driest countries in the world, with low rainfall and high evaporation rates. Water is obtained mainly from desalinated seawater, groundwater and recycled water.

Groundwater: Provides more than 90% of agricultural needs and 35% of urban needs, is an important source of life but is gradually being depleted due to overexploitation.

Desalinated seawater: Accounts for about 50% of water consumption in Saudi Arabia.

Desalinated seawater is used for domestic and agricultural purposes after removing salt, becoming safe drinking water.

3. Which country is the world's largest producer of desalinated seawater?

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According to Saudi Pedia , due to the scarcity of fresh water, Saudi Arabia has strongly developed seawater desalination technology to create clean water. The Kingdom is currently the world's largest producer of desalinated seawater, accounting for 22% of the total global production, meeting about 70% of daily needs.

In 2022, production capacity will reach 6.6 million m³/day through 33 systems, with the goal of increasing to 7.9 million m³/day and expanding the transportation network to over 17,000km by 2027.

According to Smartly.sa, the Saudi Arabian government applies modern technology, including reverse osmosis, along with a system of more than 27 factories, producing more than 3 million m³ of drinking water per day, ensuring supply for residents and agricultural activities.

4. Which activity consumes the most water in this country?

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  • Industrial
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  • Agriculture
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  • Tourism
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In 2021, the total water demand in Saudi Arabia is 14.26 billion m³, of which:

Agriculture: 11.4 billion m³ (largest)
Urban activities: 3.56 billion m³
Industry: 628 million m³.

Fields and dairy farms irrigated by millennia-old groundwater have helped Saudi Arabia achieve its goal of food self-sufficiency, but the water is running out.

5. This country ranks among the top 10 most water-scarce countries in the world?

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  • 10
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  • 15
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  • 17
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According to the World Resources Institute (WRI) Aqueduct Water Risk Map, 17 countries – including Saudi Arabia – face very high levels of water stress. This group accounts for about 25% of the global population.

6. What resources provide the main income for this country?

  • Oil
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  • Copper
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  • Rare earth
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According to information on the Vietnam Communist Party's Electronic Information Portal , Saudi Arabia has oil reserves of about 260 billion barrels, exploiting about 8.7 million barrels/day, accounting for 75% of the state budget and 90% of export value. This country is the largest oil exporter and plays a key role in OPEC.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/quoc-gia-nao-tren-the-gioi-khong-co-song-ngoi-2465185.html