7 Interesting Facts About Riyadh You Might Not Have Known

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Interesting Facts About Riyadh

Riyadh is a big metropolitan city in Saudi Arabia and hardly needs any introduction. But were you aware of these facts?

Founded in 1957, King Saud bin Abdulaziz founded Riyadh University is the oldest university in Saudi Arabia.

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1. Home To Oldest University

Riyadh is home to the Kingdom Centre, a 41-storey building that soars 302.3 meters (991.79 ft) above the city skyline.

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2. Tallest Skycraper With A Hole

The population of the city is 7,538,200 (approx) and people from different countries are also settled here.

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3. Diverse Population

The capital city of Saudi Arabia translates to ‘Garden,’ which is actually quite pretty.

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4. The Meaning

Dating back to as early as 3 CE AD, Riyadh didn’t become the capital until 1823.

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5. History Dating Back Centuries

Located in Diriyah, The Masmak Fort is a structure made of clay and mudbrick.

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6. A Fort From 1800s

This city is considered to be amongst the top 100 wealthiest cities in the world.

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7. Among The Wealthiest Cities

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Take note of these interesting facts about the city before you visit!