Capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh is the seat of government; ministries, embassies, diplomatic missions, as well as It contains educational, financial, agricultural, cultural, technical, commercial and social organizations.
The population exceeds two million, and the total inhabited area is more than 1,600 km. Riyadh also contains two university "cities," King Saud and Imam Mohammad bin Saud Islamic University, in addition to military and security colleges, specialized institutes, information, cultural information and cultural centers, sports facilities and stadiums, literary Centers and public libraries.
The Municipality of the city has 17 branches in various quarters. The main features of Riyadh are:
1. Qasr Al-Hukm Area
This area contains the Riyadh city hall, with its striking combination of contemporary and traditional architectural styles.
2. The Diplomatic Quarter
This is a verbena quarter located in the northwest; it contains more than 90 foreign embassies, missions, and international organizations, in a setting of walks, gardens, sports facilities and malls.
3. The Ministry of Information Complex
This broadcasting nerve center contains the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting station and television studio. A 176-meter tower of ornate design caps it.
4. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Complex:
This offers to a breathtaking example of contemporary Islamic architecture.
5. The Ministry of Interior
This example of massive modern design hovers over one of the city's central areas.
6. King Fahd Stadium
Designed in a shape of a large round Arabic tent, this lavish stadium contains a football field accommodates 80,000 fans.
Other notable features of the city are Riyadh Water Tower, The National Museum, The Zoo, The King Fahd National Library, King Khalid International Airport, The Equestrian Club and the 93-kilometer ring road encircling the city.
