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Industrial City From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jubail Industrial City, the world's largest industrial city, was established in 1975 and is located in the Eastern Province of Saudi 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] According to Benchmarkia's Industrial Park Ranking, Jubail Industrial City has been ranked as the top industrial park globally in terms of performance.[3]
Jubail Industrial City | |
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Industrial City | |
Coordinates: 27°0′N 49°40′E | |
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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.[4]