17 staggering facts about Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Arabia-led oil cartel, OPEC, decided to maintain production last Friday, but remained divided over its production ceiling and failed to reach an agreement.

And that could mean dark times ahead for about half of the cartel's members.

But Saudi Arabia is also looking at its own set of problems, as budget pressures continue to worsen and rumors of internal political divisions continue to proliferate.

As such, it's worth taking a closer look at the economic, demographic, and cultural factors that drive the oil-rich kingdom.

Check them out below: