Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Latitude and longitude coordinates are: 24.774265, 46.738586.

Riyadh is a very large city, a vivid and contemporary urban area, a traditionally conservative community, and the capital city of Saudi Arabia. It is located in the middle of the Arabian Peninsula and is primarily known as the city where the Arabic Royal family resides. Riyadh is a miraculous city and it is difficult to imagine building and managing a city like that, located right in a large desert. With its large shopping and office centers, skyscrapers, bridges, long 10-lane highways, up-to-date transportation, education, health care, and various social service-related facilities, Riyadh is one of the most modern cities of the UAE and the key cultural center of the country. There are plenty of historical and cultural attractions, as well as excellent business opportunities attracting more and more of foreign investors.

The city can be mentioned as an amazing example of urban development and growth since for the last century its population has increased about 5000 times. The modern community of Riyadh is quite homogeneous, both ethnically and religiously. The lifestyle of the city is heavily influenced by the really difficult climate of the region characterized by very high temperatures and extreme dryness, so in summer months it is not easy to remain on the city streets for more than a minute or two. Conservative traditions also influence city life to a great extent. Administratively, Riyadh is divided into 15 districts which are located around the central part of the city where all business and cultural life of the community is focused.

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