Tabuk Province

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Tabuk (also spelled Tabouk) (Arabic: تبوك) is a province of Saudi Arabia, located along the north-west coast of the country, facing Egypt across the Red Sea. It has an area of 108,000 km² and a population of 560,200 (1999). Its capital is Tabuk.

[edit] History

The history of the Tabuk region dates back to 3,500 years ago. The region is identified with the land of Maydan and Dedan mentioned in the Bible and the Qur'an. It's inhabitants are said to be descendants of Dedan, a great-grandson of Ham, a son of Noah.

[edit] Economy

The Tabuk region exports flowers to Europe.

[edit] External links

• The-Saudi.net on Tabouk
• Saudi Arabian Information Resource on Tabouk, with pictures

Provinces of Saudi Arabia
Al Bahah | Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah | Al Jawf | Al Madinah | Al Qasim | Ar Riyad | Ash Sharqiyah | 'Asir | Ha'il | Jizan | Makkah | Najran | Tabuk