Jubail Industrial City, the world's largest industrial city, was established in 1975 and is located in the Eastern ProvinceofSaudi Arabia.[1] It covers 1,016 square kilometers and includes industrial complexes and port facilities. It contributes to about 7% of Saudi Arabia's GDP.[2]
Jubail Industrial City
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Industrial City
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Coordinates: 27°0′N 49°40′E / 27.000°N 49.667°E / 27.000; 49.667 | |
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• Total | 1,016 km2 (392 sq mi) |
The city was constructed by the US-based Bechtel Corporation starting from 1976. The construction project was further expanded until 2021 with a cost of $20 billion.[3]
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