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Al-Qassim Region facts for kids

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Al-Qassim Region (Arabic: منطقة القصيم‎, Minṭaqat al-Qaṣīm [ælqɑˈsˤiːm]) is one of the thirteen administrative regions of Saudi Arabia. It has a population of 1,370,727. It has an area of 58,046 square kilometres (22,412 square miles). It is known to be the "alimental basket" of the country, for its agricultural assets. Al-Qassim is the richest region per capita in Saudi Arabia. It is the seventh most populated region in the country after Jizan. It is the fifth most densely populated region. Its capital city is Buraydah,

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  • صخرة عنترة

    A current photo of, what is said to be, Antarah's Rock in AlJiwa

  • Palm Trees in Unaizah

    Palm trees in Unaizah

  • King Fahad and King Abdullah Roads

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  • King Abdullah Sport City Stadium A

    King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Buraidah

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Provincia de Casim para niños

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