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麥加及麥地那簡介
麥地那
Makkah is located in western
Saudi Arabia, about 80 km from
the Red Sea.
It is part of the Hijaz mountains that
are located in the southwest parallel to
the Red Sea. It is very humid almost all
year round.
麥加
Madinah is located in northwestern
Saudi Arabia, about 250 kilometers
from the Red Sea. It is a rocky plateau.
Its altitude above sea level is 620
meters. Its soil contains volcanic rocks
especially in the west and the south-
west coast. It is a barren land with a
desert climate.