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Coordinates: 30°0′N, 42°30′E
| Northern Borders Region (منطقة الحدود الشمالية) |
| Province |
| Country |
 Saudi Arabia |
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| Capital |
'Ar'ar |
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| Area |
127,000 km² (49,035 sq mi) |
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| Population |
237,100 (1999) |
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Map of Saudi Arabia with Northern Borders Region highlighted
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Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah IPA: [ælħuˈduːd æʃːæmæːˈliːjæ] (Arabic: منطقة الحدود الشمالية, "The Northern Borders Region") is a province of Saudi Arabia. It is located in the north of the country, bordering Iraq. It has an area of 127,000 km² and a population of 237,100 (1999). Its capital is 'Ar'ar.
