Riyadh
Capital of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital and main financial hub, is on a desert plateau in the country’s center. Business district landmarks include the 302m-high Kingdom Centre, with a sky bridge connecting 2 towers, and 267m-high Al Faisaliah Centre, with...
Population: 7.677 million (2018)
Area: 600 mi²
Airport: King Khalid International Airport
Elevation: 612 m (2,008 ft)
Established: 1737; 287 years ago
Governorate: Riyadh Governorate
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Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. The name Riyadh is derived from the plural of the Arabic word rawdha, which means "garden".