Cities and regions／Saudi Arabia
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Riyadh

Riyadh is Saudi Arabia’s capital and lies in Riyadh Region. Available information provides basic context for locating the city but does not describe visitor attractions or current transport connections.

Riyadh
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The place

What makes it special

  • Capital of Saudi Arabia
  • Located in Riyadh Region
Urban view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital
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Riyadh
Photo by Andrew A. Shenouda from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
Travel atlas

Articles in Riyadh

Guides to this place

2 articles

Riyadh

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Guides to this place

2 related guides

Urban view of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.

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Urban view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital

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Profile updated: 08/10/2026