Riyadh
Government
- Mayor Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman
- Faisal Bin Bandar Al Saud, Governor of Riyadh zoneArea
- Total 2 501.9 miles (1,300 km 2)A height of 612 meters (2,008 feet)Population (2010) [1]
- Total 5,700,000Time zone Arabia Standard Time (UTC + 3)Postal code (5 hndsyn)Area code + 966-11Website www.arriyadh.comRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital and largest city of the province of Najd region, which is located in Riyadh. Since 2005, according to government figures forty-two hundred and
sixty thousand population of Riyadh is Saudi Arabia's population is 20
percent.History
In pre-Islamic times, the area was inhabited by the name of rupees. Seasonal rivers region is looming, and it is possible to reach ground water in several areas. Historically, the area was famous for orchards and palm trees, and the garden are many of Riyadh. In the current name just a few areas where plantations were used, but
with the passage of time, the area began to be the same name.
Eighteenth century Riyadh, the Saudi capital, which was part of the state was drayh. Drayh the hands of the Turks in 1818 after the destruction made the capital Riyadh. Abdulaziz
bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in 1902 to start the reconstruction and
modernization in 1932 with capital of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia laid the
foundation. Jeddah's diplomatic capital until 1982. In
1960 the city's population of fifty thousand souls, was a longer than
forty-five million has been exceeded, because the city from several
technical problems have, because the plan of growth so rapid mind was not.
No other period in a small town, is now the world's large cities. The
first large increase in the population in 1950, the use of oil wealth
was beginning to tear down the oldest parts of modern industrial
construction was started. Riyadh today is one of the world's fastest growing cities.Urban management
The
city is divided into 17 administrative municipalities central Riyadh
Municipality and the Riyadh Development Authority, which serves as the
governor of Riyadh province. Each municipality is responsible for management of the area, and one of them has the qualities territory. The following are a few key areas.
Albtha
city center, and is the area's oldest city, and is located qsralmsmk
here in the nineteenth century was the residence of the ruling Al Saud
family. It has been a special attraction for tourists, as well as the museum is located in the west of Riyadh.
District sublime essence of the city's industrial and residential area of the city can be called. For shopping and entertainment opportunities is when.
Diplomatic Area (Diplomatic Quarter or DQ) has the reputation of foreign embassies. In addition, due to the presence of gardens and playgrounds of the city, it is also called the green zone. This area of the world as a city sample.
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the area where the castle of the same name, where there is justice, the
people get the government to hear their problems and issues orders to
resolve. Because of its ancient buildings, the area has a good reputation.
Khobar area is a favorite of most foreign immigrants.
Aldra area businesses and has the reputation of traditional buildings and the famous Royal Palace is located almuyklh.
Salahuddin Region due to his commercial centers and hotels are full of foreign tourists.
Weather
lasts.
Source: Census Data
Riyadh's population in 1935 was 40 thousand to 83 thousand in 1949
phncy.shr population grew rapidly in the decades of the population in
1960 exceeded 5 million.Important buildings
Riyadh TV Tower is 170 meters high television broadcast tower was built between 1978 and 1981.
Faisal Center high-rise building is the first building that is now the city's second tallest building. Ball-shaped dome, which is built on top of the building inside and
bottom floors ryturynt international standard shopping center is built.
Bridge almmlkh or Kingdom Centre, Saudi Arabia, Emaar said second current top.
Alrajy tower is under construction to be completed in 2009. Saudi Arabia's tallest building will be.
King Khaled International Airport or King Khalid International Airport
King Fahd Stadium and King Fahd Stadium
Qsralmsmk
Hakam Shah or qsralhkm
Deraa Square, in front of the patient's head where the offender is separated off.
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