Makkah
Makkah, also transliterated as Mecca, is a city in the Hejaz and the capital of Makkah Province in Saudi Arabia. The city is located 70 km inland from Jeddah in a narrow valley at a height of 277 m above sea level.
Area: 1,200 km²
Population: 2 million (2012)
University: Umm al-Qura University
Local Attractions
– Masjid Al-Haram 4.5 km
– Al-Jamarat 4.6 km
– Hira’a Cave 4.8 km
– Makkah Mall 2.1 km
– Al-Shallal Theme Park 5.5 km
– Makkah Clock Royal Tower 4.5 km
– Mena Holy Area 0.5 km
– Arafat Holy Area 10.50 km
Nearby Destinations
– Jeddah City 85 km
– Taif City 80 km
| الدولة | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Languages spoken | Arabic |
| Currency used | Saudi Riyal (RS) |
| Area (km2) | 1,200 km2 |