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City Details: Riyadh

A few alternate names for Riyadh are: Al-Riad, Al-Riyad, Ar Riyadh, Ar Riyādh, Ar-Riaad, Ar-Rijad, Ar-Riyad, Ar-Riyod, Ar-Riyāḑ, Ehr-Rijad

Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. Located on the eastern bank of Wadi Hanifa, the current form of the metropolis largely emerged in the 1950s as an offshoot of the 18th century walled town following the dismantling of its defensive fortifications.

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Riyadh

General Information

  • Official Name: Saudi Arabia
  • Common Name: Saudi Arabia
  • Population: 4205961
  • Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
  • Coordinates: 24.68773, 46.72185
  • Country Code: SAU
  • Continent: Asia

Closest Airports to Riyadh

  • 1. Riyadh Air Base (XXN), distance from city center: 2.48 km
  • 2. King Khaled International Airport (RUH), distance from city center: 30.10 km
  • 3. Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH), distance from city center: 111.33 km

Location of Riyadh

Saudi Arabia Country Details

  • Country: Saudi Arabia
  • Official Name: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Capital: Riyadh
  • Region: Asia
  • Subregion: Western Asia
  • Population: 34,813,867
  • Area: 2,149,690 km²
  • Languages: Arabic
  • Currency: Saudi riyal (ر.س)
  • Timezones: UTC+03:00
  • Flag: Flag of {countryDetailsInfoJson[0].name.common}

Has borders with:

  • Iraq
  • Jordan
  • Kuwait
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Yemen

Museums in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Museum

National Museum of Saudi Arabia

معد بن عدنان, Al Murabba`, Riyadh 12613, Saudi Arabia

Coordinates: 24.6471° N, 46.7107° E

Hours: Mo-We, Sa 09:00-19:00 • Th 09:00-22:00 • Fr 14:00-22:00