Jeddah

Jeddah

Jeddah , sometimes spelled Jiddah or Jedda, is a city located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the major urban center of western Saudi Arabia. It is the largest city in Makkah Province, the largest sea port on the Red Sea, and the second largest city in Saudi Arabia after the capital city, Riyadh. The population of the city currently stands at 3.2 million. It is an important commercial hub in Saudi Arabia. Jeddah is the principal gateway to Mecca, Islam's holiest city, which able-bodied Muslims are required to visit at least once in their lifetime. It is also a gateway to Medina, the second...
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Country:Saudi Arabia
Population:3,012,000

Famous landmarks in Jeddah

Haj Terminal and Support Complex
Haj Terminal and Support Complex

Pilgrim shelter covering 105 acres, to accommodate 950,000 pilgrims at a time at Jeddah Airport. Wiiner of AIA Honor Award, and the Aga Khan Award...
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Prince Sultan bin Fahd Stadium
Prince Sultan bin Fahd Stadium

Prince Sultan bin Fahd Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home...
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Jeddah Light
Jeddah Light

Jeddah Light is an active lighthouse in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With a height of approximately 436 feet it has a credible claim to be the world's...
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King Abdullah Sports City
King Abdullah Sports City

King Abdullah Sports City is a description of a new multi-use stadium and sports city located 60 kilometers north of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia that is...
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Mile-High Tower
Mile-High Tower

Kingdom Tower , previously known as Mile-High Tower , is a supertall skyscraper approved for construction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at a preliminary...
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Map of Jeddah

Colleges and universities in Jeddah

King Abdulaziz University
King Abdulaziz University
Founded:1967
Enrollment:42,900
CBA College
CBA College
Prince Sultan Aviation Academy
Prince Sultan Aviation Academy

Famous residents of Jeddah

Idi Amin
Idi Amin
Film Actor

Idi Amin Dada was the military dictator and third President of Uganda from 1971 to 1979. Amin joined the British colonial regiment, the King's...
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Airports in or near Jeddah

King Abdulaziz International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Airport code:JED

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who are some well-known people born in Jeddah?
  • A:
    People born here include:
    - Mohammed Jamal Khalifa
    - Malek Mouath
    - Mohammed Noor
    - Koren Zailckas
    - Talal Al-Meshal
    - Waleed Jahdali
    - Yasser Al Mosailem
  • Q:
    Where are interesting places to visit in the city of Jeddah?
  • A:
    Popular destinations include:
    - Pakistan International School Jeddah
    - King Abdulaziz University
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