The highlighted region in detail:
Both images from: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/02/wap/map.htm
Languages
The current language spoken in Saudi Arabia is Arabic ("Saudi Arabia").
http://www.oman-stamps.com/images/arabic.gif
Man-Made Architectural Features of Saudi Arabia
Concrete and cement where not the founding ingredients in architecture in Saudi Arabia. They used limestone and coral due to its abundance in the area as well as palm trees and tree trunks to make pillars and roofs, all combined made the architeture an art in itself ("Architecture").
Both pictures from: http://www.kookynet.net/148.html
Other architectural features dating back to early century includes the layouts of homes. In most cases floor plans were very big and spacious.
Both pictures from: http://www.kookynet.net/148.html
Sources:
"Architecture". Asia Rooms. http://www.asiarooms.com/travel-guide/saudi-arabia/culture-of-saudi-arabia/architecture-of-saudi-arabia.html. (Accessed May 20th, 2009).
"Saudi Arabia". The World Fact Book. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sa.html. (Accessed May 20th, 2009).
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