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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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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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The population of the city is 7,538,200 (approx) and people from different countries are also settled here.
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The capital city of Saudi Arabia translates to ‘Garden,’ which is actually quite pretty.
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Dating back to as early as 3 CE AD, Riyadh didn’t become the capital until 1823.
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Located in Diriyah, The Masmak Fort is a structure made of clay and mudbrick.
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This city is considered to be amongst the top 100 wealthiest cities in the world.
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