Capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh city is the seat of government; ministries,
embassies, diplomatic missions, as well as It contains educational, financial,
agricultural, cultural, technical, commercial and social organizations.Riyadh
city population
exceeds two million, and the total inhabited area is more than 1,600 km. Riyadh also
contains two university "cities," King Saud and Imam Mohammad bin Saud Islamic
University, in addition to military and security colleges, specialized institutes,
information, cultural information and cultural centers, sports facilities and stadiums,
literary Centers and public libraries.
The Municipality of the city has 17 branches
in various quarters. The main features of Riyadh are:
1. Qasr Al-Hukm Area
This area contains the Riyadh city hall, with its striking combination of contemporary and
traditional architectural styles.
2. The Diplomatic Quarter
This is a verdane quarter located in the northwest; it contains more than 90 foreign
embassies, missions, and international organizations, in a setting of walks, gardens,
sports facilities and malls.
3. The Ministry of Information Complex
This broadcasting nerve center contains the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting station
and television studio. It is capped by a 176 meter tower of Ornate design.
4. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Complex
This offers to a breathtaking example of contemporary Islamic architecture.
5. The Ministry of Interior
This example of massive modern design hovers over one of the city's central areas.
6. King Fahd Stadium
Designed in a shape of a large round Arabic tent, this lavish stadium contains a football
field accommodates 80,000 fans.
Other notable features of the city are Riyadh Water Tower, The National Museum, The
Zoo, The King Fahd National Library, King Khalid International Airport, The Equestrian
Club and the 93 kilometer ring road encircling the city.
