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Riyadh boasts to be the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia.
It is located in Ar Riyad Province in the Najd region.
The city is home to over 4,260,000 people which constitute
around 20% of the nation's population.
The city is divided into 17 branch municipalities under the control of the
Riyadh Municipality and the Riyadh Development Authority,
chaired by Riyadh Province Governor Prince Salman Bin
Abdul Aziz.
Riyadh
is derived from the Arabic word meaning a place of gardens
and trees The city was given this name since the city
had fertile area set in the heartland of the Arabian
Peninsula.
Riyadh has developed into a dynamic metropolitan city.
The capital is one of the most popular tourist's
destinations of Saudi Arabia as it is one of the
fastest prospering cities in the world.
The capital is also an important commercial center.
In 1950s many old structures were demolished to pave
the path for commercial development in the city. Riyadh
is home to innumerable educational, financial, agricultural
and social organizations. The city is one of the most
developed cities of Saudi Arabia.
The buildings of the city exhibit the spectacular architecture. Riyadh is
also a popular shopping destination. Many popular international
malls have come up in the city in the past few years.
Riyadh also houses numerous entertainment sites for
kids. The city is perfect place to enjoy and shop with
your family and friends.
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