Jazan Province

Jazan Province is an administrative region of southwestern Saudi Arabia, bordering Yemen and the Red Sea. Its capital is Jazan.

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Jazan: Jazan is a port city on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast and the capital of Jazan Province. The provincial capital anchors the region’s administration and coastal identity.
Jazan Port: Jazan Port is a commercial seaport on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. It connects the province’s coastal economy to maritime trade.
Farasan Islands Protected Area: Farasan Islands Protected Area is a Saudi conservation area encompassing much of the Farasan archipelago. Its reefs, mangroves, and wildlife illustrate the province’s marine biodiversity.
Saudi Arabia–Yemen border: The Saudi Arabia–Yemen border is the international boundary separating the two neighboring countries. Its passage through Jazan makes the province a frontline border region.
Red Sea: The Red Sea is a long, narrow inlet of the Indian Ocean between northeastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Its coastline forms Jazan Province’s western boundary.
Jazan Economic City: Jazan Economic City is an industrial and economic development project near the city of Jazan. The project represents a major effort to expand industry and investment in the province.
Wadi Lajab: Wadi Lajab is a narrow, steep-sided gorge in Jazan Province, Saudi Arabia. The gorge shows how sharply the province’s terrain rises inland from the coast.
Saudi-led intervention in Yemen: The Saudi-led intervention in Yemen began in 2015 as a military campaign in the Yemeni civil war. The conflict across the border has affected security and civilian life in Jazan.
Yemen: Yemen is a country at the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula. Jazan Province meets Yemen along Saudi Arabia’s southern border.
Saudi Arabia's agriculture: Agriculture in Saudi Arabia includes crop and livestock production across diverse climates and water conditions. Jazan’s relatively fertile lowlands support crops uncommon in much of the kingdom.