Northern Borders Region
Coordinates: 30°0′N 42°30′E / 30.000°N 42.500°E / 30.000; 42.500
Northern Borders Region |
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Region |
الحدود الشمالية |
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Map of Saudi Arabia with Northern Borders Province highlighted |
Capital |
'Ar'ar |
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Boroughs |
3 |
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Government |
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• Governor |
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Jiluwi |
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Area |
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• Total |
111,797 km2 (43,165 sq mi) |
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Population (2010) |
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• Total |
320,524 |
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• Density |
2.9/km2 (7.4/sq mi) |
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ISO 3166-2 |
08 |
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The Northern Borders Region (Arabic: منطقة الحدود الشمالية Al-Ḥudūd Aš-Šamāliyya) is the least populated region of Saudi Arabia. It is located in the north of the country, bordering Iraq and Jordan. It has an area of 111,797 km² and a population of 320,524 at the 2010 census (preliminary result). The region is sub-divided into three governorates - 'Ar'ar, Rafha and Turayf. Its capital is 'Ar'ar.